Forklift Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Truck Driver - Day and Night Shift AvailableLocation: GatesheadShift Pattern: 0700 - 1900 (Days) OR 1900 - 0700 (4 On / 4 Off Rota) -- Flexible hours available on request - 8hr/10hr shiftsHours: 38.5 Hours/Week Rate of Pay: £9.85/Hour (DAY SHIFT) and £10.87/Hour (Night Shift)Status: Full Time / PermanentReporting To: Site Operations ManagerOverview of Job DescriptionABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Forklift Truck Drivers on a full-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Gateshead area. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physicallydemanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.Main Duties & Responsibilities: Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently. Duties will also include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation along with supporting the waste removal team to ensure that production remains constant. The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that the yard area is clean, safe and maintained to a high standard. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in asafe working order. Being responsive to any requests and callouts from the clients on site team. Communicate effectively with your team and line manager - we all work together. Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies. The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client. The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment. Full training will be provided.Person Specification: Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn. Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn. High attention to detail. An ability to work under pressure. Able to work both independently and as part of a team. An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment. A reliable and flexible approach to work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. This is an active role that requires you to be physically fit.Essential Willingness to participate in the companys screening process including completing a basic DBS check, submitting to random drug and alcohol testing and completing a company medical. Hold a valid private counterbalance licence (in house training will not be accepted).Desirable First Aid at Work certificate.Health & Safety Responsibilities Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times. Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment. Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received. Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.NOTEThis job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. Thejob description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holders role and/or the needs of the business.Please note that ABM are an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.