Forklift Truck/Yard Operator

Position - Forklift Truck/Yard Operator
Location - Bargeddie, GB
Salary - £14.00 per hour (Gross PAYE)
Duration - 6-month contract initially, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate
Hours - Monday to Friday, working hours are between 6.30am and 4.30pm, working 6 hours shifts

Overview of a Forklift Truck/Yard Operator
We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Truck/Yard Operator to join a busy and safety-focused team in Bargeddie. This hands-on role is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of cylinders, segregation and sorting of stock, and preparation of customer delivery loads. You will be required to follow company procedures closely and maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, and housekeeping within the yard.

Responsibilities of a Forklift Truck/Yard Operator
• Operate forklift trucks to load and unload pallets and vehicles
• Pick and prepare loads accurately for customer deliveries
• Sort and segregate cylinders in line with company procedures
• Maintain yard cleanliness and general housekeeping
• Ensure safe working practices are always followed
• Report any operational faults or unsafe conditions immediately
• Adhere to all legal, company, and environmental health & safety standards
• Use PPE correctly within operational zones
• Complete quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Key Competencies of a Forklift Truck/Yard Operator
• Valid FLT Licence (essential)
• Proven experience in a similar yard or warehouse environment
• Confident operating hand-held scanning devices
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently under pressure
• IT literate and comfortable working with digital systems

Please note due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
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Consultant Charlie Shepherd