Yard Assistant/Forklift Driver

FLT Driver/Yard Assistant | Full Time | St Leonards-on-Sea   THE ROLE: Join us as our FLT Driver/Yard Assistant within our Palletforce Logistics Sussex Site.   In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that loads are prepared and dispatched on time, in compliance with health and safety requirements. You will also carry out general day-to-day warehouse duties, supporting smooth and efficient operations.   THE SALARY Competitive     LOCATION St Leonards-on-Sea   KEY RESPONSIBILITES: Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and able to meet the customer requirements of delivery on time. Loading and unloading trunk vehicles for our network Loading vehicles for general loads Ensuring customers pallets are handled correctly Ensuring warehouse is kept clean and tidy in line with H&S   OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Valid FLT licence/certification Proven experience operating a forklift safely Good understanding of health & safety regulations Basic numeracy and literacy (for stock handling & paperwork) Ability to follow instructions and procedures Attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills Physical fitness for manual handling tasks   This really is a fantastic opportunity to join the team who consistently strive to provide an excellent service and build a strong, positive reputation within the business.   REWARDS & BENEFITS We’ll support your development; help you grow and also offer you a competitive package that includes:   Competitive Annual Leave. Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more! Excellent Pension Scheme   We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success!    DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION   Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything Palletforce Logistics does.  We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business.  By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.   Palletforce Logistics reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.   Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.   If you have any queries, please contact: people@palletforce.com   “Let us be your employer of choice”