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Forklift Driver

Job Description - Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver - Local Candidates Required

Ongoing Opportunity in Shetland

Location: Shetland Islands
Rate: £24.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing contract
Position: Forklift Driver
CSCS Requirements: Valid CPCS or NPORS card with CSCS logo - essential.
Location Requirement: Applicants must be local to the Shetland Islands.

We are currently looking for a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to work on-site in the Shetland Islands, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and safety-conscious individual looking for an ongoing opportunity within the construction sector, offering a competitive rate of £24.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift safely and efficiently, moving and handling materials around the site, loading and unloading deliveries, and ensuring materials are stored and transported safely.

The role will require the successful candidate to follow site procedures, carry out daily equipment checks, communicate effectively with site personnel, and maintain a safe working environment at all times.

IMPORTANT: We are specifically looking for candidates who are already local to the Shetland Islands. Applicants must be based locally and able to travel to and from site reliably. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who would need to relocate or travel from mainland Scotland for this opportunity.

Candidates must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS card displaying the CSCS logo, with the relevant forklift category. Please only apply if you meet the essential requirements.

Requirements

Valid CPCS or NPORS card with CSCS logo - essential

Relevant forklift category and operating qualification - essential

Must be based locally in the Shetland Islands - essential

Previous forklift operating experience within construction preferred

Good understanding of site health and safety procedures

Ability to load, unload and move materials safely

Experience handling deliveries and transporting materials around site

Ability to carry out daily forklift safety checks

Good communication skills when dealing with site personnel

Ability to follow site rules, instructions and safety procedures

Reliable, punctual and hardworking

Strong awareness of site safety and potential hazards

Right to work in the UK

Available to start ASAP

Pay & Benefits

£24.00 per hour

Ongoing contract opportunity

Immediate start available

Opportunity to work within a professional construction site environment

Competitive hourly rate

Potential for continued work for reliable and suitable candidates

Apply Now

If you are a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver with a valid CPCS or NPORS card displaying the CSCS logo, and you are currently based in the Shetland Islands, we would love to hear from you!

Please note: This opportunity is specifically for local candidates in Shetland. Applicants must already be based on the island and able to travel to and from site. Candidates must also hold the relevant forklift category on a valid CPCS or NPORS card with the CSCS logo.

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Danny Sullivan Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We aim to make our recruitment process fair and accessible to all applicants
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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