Experienced Forklift Driver, Christchurch
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RB Recruitment

Experienced Forklift Driver

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Waltham, Christchurch

Job Description

  • Stable full time hours - 40+ hours per week guaranteed
  • Mon- Friday work - Weekends off!
  • Further training and term-perm opportunity for the right candidate!


Do you have experience with long and wide loads, comfortable manual handling and looking for a new gig?


THE GIG:


RB Recruitment is looking for a reliable and experienced trade yard worker ideally with a couple of years experience operating forklifts in an environment with moving vehicles along with customers at times. Ideally you will be skilled in loading and unloading trucks, moving stock for incoming orders and manual handling of goods while maintaining high safety standards.


The ability to, or previous experience moving large and long loads or at times awkward shaped is highly desirable, as well as being physically fit and capable of lifting 5-10kg regularly at times during the day.

This role is Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm with some OT required at times.


YOU'LL GET:


  • Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
  • Consistent hours with a strong forward workload
  • Career progression and opportunities to grow are a key value of our business
  • We champion upskilling - we can help you progress through your licences!
  • Full PPE provided


YOU'LL BRING:


  • A current F endorsement
  • A current OSH Certificate
  • Previous Forklift experience
  • Reliable, positive, and honest with a strong work ethic
  • Physically fit and able to work under pressure
  • NZ Class 1 Licence (Class 2 or 4 a bonus!)
  • Solid understanding of Health & Safety practices
  • Positive, flexible attitude, strong team player


ABOUT US:


RB Recruitment stands for Roading and Building Recruitment. We have decades of experience in the construction industry, and we are still in the game every day within civil. We know what happens on the ground, what you go through day to day, and what you deserve!


We have a passion for connecting great people with great employers. Employers who will make you feel valued and meet your needs. If you are interested in a change of career or taking the next step, do not hesitate to get in touch today.


HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply through the job portal.


Please note candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand and be in the country at time of application to be considered for this role. A Pre-Employment Drug Test may be required.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Handling long, wide and awkward loads
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Stock movement / materials handling
  • Trade-yard health & safety procedures

Desired Soft Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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