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Forklift Driver
Location: Southminster
Pay Rate: 13.44 -14.71
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07.00-19.00
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver to join a busy company based in Southminster. Must be able to drive and have own transport, due to location.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
- Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
- Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
- Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Loader.
- Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Fork Lift Truck and attachments qualifications
- Loader Driver qualifications if available
- Tele Handler driver qualifications if available
- Working at heights
- Lifting and handling
- Team player
- Basic engineering knowledge would be a plus
- Good communication skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of 13.44-14.71 on nights
- Work days one week then every other week nights with a weekend off
- Monday to Sunday 07.00-19:00
- Free on site parking
- Friendly working environment
If you are interested in this Forklift Driver role, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
