Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

Location: Near HeathrowShift: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 17:00Pay Rate: £13.75 per hourWeekend Work: Some weekend work may be required on a rota basis

The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join our client's busy recycling and waste operation.You will be responsible for safely handling baled materials, loading and unloading trailers and containers, maintaining safe storage areas and supporting the wider site operation.Previous clamp experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key ResponsibilitiesSafely remove baled materials from the baler and move them to storage or the Bale QC Operative for checkingStack bales safely and correctlyLoad trailers and containers with baled products as directedUnload incoming baled materialsEmpty bins of material within the plant as requiredComplete relevant paperwork, including container loading sheetsAssist the Bale QC Operative when requiredSupport general yard maintenance, including industrial sweeping and unloading deliveriesAssist with the maintenance of the SRF storage and processing areasCarry out final quality checks on baled products before they are loaded for saleCommunicate with the Supervisor and Baler Operator if bales contain excessive contamination

Forklift & Site DutiesComplete daily forklift maintenance and inspection checksKeep the forklift cab clean and tidyConfirm loads with the weighbridge before loadingComplete trailer inspection sheets when requiredEnsure all bales are loaded safely and in accordance with site proceduresEnsure bales stored outside are picked, cleaned and ready for loadingEnsure vehicles are loaded safely and efficientlySupport other site duties when required

Machine MaintenanceAt the end of each shift, all plant operators are responsible for leaving their machine clean, safe and ready for the following shift. This includes:Checking diesel levelsChecking engine and hydraulic oilTopping up AdBlueFully greasing the machineBlowing out cab filters and radiatorsCleaning the cab and machineReporting any faults or maintenance requirements

Additional DutiesWhere appropriately certified, operators may be required to operate other mobile plant on site.When the plant is not operating, you will be expected to assist with other general site duties as directed.Weekend loading: Weekend loading days may be required on a rota basis.

What We're Looking ForPrevious forklift operating experience - essentialValid forklift licence/certificationClamp experience - desirable, but not essentialExperience working within a recycling, waste, manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageousGood understanding of health & safety proceduresReliable and hardworkingAble to work independently and as part of a teamWilling to carry out general site duties when required

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