(26) Forklift Driver - Northampton PSC

Angard Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Angard Staffing is seeking a Forklift Driver for a Christmas temporary assignment at Royal Mail’s Parcel Hub. You will operate counterbalance forklifts, load/unload trailers and move goods safely through the warehouse.

Ideal candidates hold a valid forklift licence, have warehouse experience, and can lift up to 11 kg bags and 30 kg parcels. Shifts include morning, afternoon, and night with overtime and higher rates on bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence issued by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Has previous FLT driving and warehouse experience (preferred).
• Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg and push trolleys/yorks up to 250kg.
• Comfortable standing and walking for long periods.
• Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail following safety procedures at all times.
• Is flexible and able to work across different shifts if required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials within the facility
• Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks
• Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas
• Complete pre-use checks and report faults or damage immediately
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines

Skills

Counterbalance licence

FLT driving

Safety focus

Flexible shifts

Teamwork

Job description

Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?

Are you reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment?

Angard Staffing is looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our team as flexible (temporary) Forklift Drivers with Royal Mail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping Royal Mail move millions of parcels efficiently and safely across the country.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Forklift Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely moving mail and parcels throughout the warehouse, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently:

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, products, and equipment within the facility
• Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks
• Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas
• Complete pre-use checks and report any faults or damage immediately
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines

What We’re Looking For

You’ll need to be comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment and ready to support mail operations during busy periods.

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence issued by RTITB or ITSSAR
• Has previous FLT driving and warehouse experience (preferred)
• Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg and push trolleys/yorks up to 250kg
• Comfortable standing and walking for long periods
• Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail following safety procedures at all times
• Is flexible and able to work across different shifts if required

Pay & Shifts

The table below outlines the typical pay rates for Forklift Driver roles within our Parcel Hub.

Rates may vary slightly during peak periods, and Angard Staffing will communicate any changes in advance.

• Morning Shift – 06:00–14:00 – £15.60
• Afternoon Shift – 14:00–22:00 – £15.60
• Night Shift – 22:00–06:00 – £16.86
• Overtime (Over 40 hours) – Mon–Sun – £17.33
• Bank Holidays – All Day – £20.59

Important Information

This role is for a Christmas period. Assignments are temporary and will automatically end once the site closes for the Christmas season.