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Forklift Job / Forklift Course

  • 04-12-2013 4:27pm
    #1
    Igor2155
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭


    Hello

    So Im wondering does anybody work as a forklift driver? and if yes what is the salary? I was think about being forklift driver but I have no experience even in driving car so im little afraid...that I can easy fail... I know that FAS courses provided in past forklift courses but I cannot find it anymore...so maybe u know where can I book course for forklift driver? Anyway from other side Im afraid because I saw this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybUj5FXc6E

    And this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwq-IfnsLv4

    Just to solve your questions why am I afraid.


Comments

  • #2
    dpofloinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 ✭✭✭dpofloinn


    Am I reading your post correctly? You want to work as a forklift driver but you are afraid to drive a forklift because you saw a few youtube videos? How do you leave the house in the morning with your fear of the unknown? A quick google search shows a load of training companies and as far as i know if you have been unemployed for a while FAS/Solas have a E500 training allowance available for you to avail of so long as you gain a recognised qualifaction.As for wages it would be minimum wage and upwards depending on experience and the nature of the job.


  • #3
    DoctorEdgeWild
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,033 ✭✭✭DoctorEdgeWild


    Echoing the poster above, it's minimum wage upwards depending on experience. I've been on forklifts for about 15 years now, having always worked in warehouses since school. I love it as a job.

    Having a big fear doesn't mix well with operating heavy machinery but if you do a course and turn that fear into being careful and safe then you might well enjoy it.


  • #4
    Igor2155
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭Igor2155


    Owright thanks, well Im afraid that:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjOvI0TOx98


  • #5
    irish_bhoy09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭irish_bhoy09


    the 500 hundred training allowance fas give u.do they give u the 500 hundred upfront or after u pay it urself?


  • #6
    Garrfield
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Garrfield


    You need to get a Technical Employment Support Grant form from the department of social protection to be completed by you and the training provider. When you get the approval letter you give it to the training provider and they submit it with an invoice to be paid.


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