Forklift Operator

  • Job Reference: 1232706
  • Date Posted: 19 May 2025
  • Recruiter: Other
  • Location: Poole
  • Salary: £27,200
  • Sector: Other
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Forklift Operator
Yacht Marina, Poole
£27,200
 
An exciting opportunity to join a leading marina operator as a Forklift Operator in the beautiful coastal town of Poole! My client operates out of multiple marinas in the UK and abroad, providing premium berthing and boatyard services. They require a dedicated and passionate person to join their team who is focused on delivering superb customer service and operations skills.
  
The main responsibilities of the Forklift Operator are:
    • To carry out checks to ensure the safety and security of vessels, buildings, vehicles and people within the marina site boundaries and completed external lighting checks as required.
    • Organise the berthing of boats to yield maximum occupancy, ensuring that all payments for services are received in accordance with the company’s finance policy.
    • To be responsible for lifting, blocking, pressure washing, towing, mast step and unstep and relaunching of boats.
    • To assist with Dry Stack operations when necessary.
    • Carry out boat lifting operations in accordance with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
    • Complete all daily, weekly and monthly assigned tasks as required.
    • To serve fuel to customers and take all relevant payments via the MDL fuel berths ensuring highest customer service levels at all times.
    • To carry out all fueling operations in accordance with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
    • Complete all daily, weekly and monthly assigned tasks as required.
    • To carry out routine maintenance; ensuring the marina remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
    • Ensure familiarity with emergency procedures and deal effectively with any emergency situation.
    • Ensure a quality, professional service is provided in all contact with customers.
    • To ensure all legal, HSE and company policies including financial are being adhered to.

The candidate:
  • Some experience in operating a forklift is necessary. Further training can be provided but please do not apply if you have never operated a forklift before.

This is a fast paced and rewarding job, with fantastic progression opportunities. If you are up for the challenge and are keen to progress in the industry, please apply now!