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Forklift Operator - Peterlee Location: Peterlee, County Durham Contract: Ongoing - 2/3 years worth of work Hours : 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, ROTATION SHIFT Pay: £14.13 - £32.44 per hour, depending on shift and overtime We are looking for experienced and safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our team in Peterlee on a 24-month fixed-term assignment.

If you have a strong track record of operating a forklift safely and efficiently, can confidently work in tight spaces, and take pride in achieving daily targets, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely moving, loading and positioning materials within the site. You will need to demonstrate excellent forklift handling skills, attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety. Key

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of forklift truck operating experience Valid or expired Counterbalance Forklift licence accepted Must hold an accredited forklift certification, such as RTITB or ITSAAR In-house forklift certificates are not accepted Strong commitment to workplace health and safety Ability to work effectively to daily targets Comfortable manoeuvring forklifts in tight and challenging spaces Excellent Pay Rates Shift Pay Rate: Day Shift - £14.13 - £16.22 per hour Afternoon Shift - 20% Premium £16.96 - £19.46 per hour Night Shift - 35% Premium £19.08 - £21.90 per hour Overtime 1.5 - Monday to Saturday £21.20 - £24.33 per hour Overtime 2 - Sundays £28.26 - £32.44 per hour Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 36.5 hours per week Day Shift: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:00 Friday: 08:00-12:30 Afternoon Shift: Monday-Thursday: 16:00-00:00 Friday: 12:30-17:00 Night Shift: Monday-Thursday: 00:00-08:00 Friday: 17:00-21:30 Forklift Practical Skills Test: Candidates will be required to complete a practical forklift assessment, including: Picking up and placing loads from/to a vertical face Manoeuvring forwards with the load leading through a chicane Placing loads at high level on bulk stacks, racking or stillages Reversing 90 degrees to the right Picking up loads at high level from bulk stacks, racking or stillages Reversing through a chicane with the load trailing What to Bring Mandatory: Safety boots If required: Prescription glasses Interested?

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