Forklift Driver - Days

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Forklift Truck Driver's on a full-time and part-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Dartford area.

The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working within the janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.
• 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.
• Using walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment, to maintain a clean, safe, and high-standard yard area.
• Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well-maintained, and in a safe working order.
• Being responsive to any requests and callouts from the clients on-site team.
• Communicating effectively with your team and line manager.
• Wearing protective clothing (PPE) and complying with Health & Safety legislation and policies.
• Working on your own initiative as well as part of a team, exhibiting great communication skills, and being able to confidently communicate with team members and those of the client.
• Undergoing full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Physically fit.

Essential:

• Willingness to participate in the company's screening processes, including completing a basic DBS check, submitting to random drug and alcohol testing, and completing a company medical.
• Valid private counterbalance license.

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work certificate

Benefits:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find perks, discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.