7.5 Tonne Driver with Forklift

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a 7.5 Tonne Driver with FLT licence for a full-time role in Tyne and Wear. Responsibilities include loading and unloading pallets and driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle. Applicants should have warehouse experience and the necessary driving licences. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a temp-to-perm contract.

Qualifications

• Must hold an in date FLT Counterbalance licence.
• Must hold a 7.5 tonne licence.
• Have experience working within a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading pallets in a safe manner.
• Moving pallets from production to wrapping area.
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle between sites.
• General warehouse duties.
• Adhering to all Health and Safety Standards.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

7.5 tonne driving experience

Warehouse experience

Job description

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7.5 Tonne Driver with Forklift, tyne and wear

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Client:

Staff Power Group Limited

Location:

tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a 7.5 Tonne Driver with FLT to work for our fantastic client based in Washington who are packaging specialists.

This role is to work full time on a temporary contract with a view to go permanent from 12 weeks.

Shifts and Salary:

• Initial working pattern will be dayshift Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week for four weeks training
• Thereafter the shift pattern is 36 hours per week alternates days and nights.
• 7.00pm-7.00am Sunday to Tuesday (nights)
• 7.00am-7.00pm Thursday to Saturday (days)
• 7.00pm-7.00am Wednesday to Friday (nights)
• 7.00am-7.00pm Monday to Wednesday (days)
• £12.80 per hour, plus shift allowance
• Temp to perm contract

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading pallets in a safe manner
• Moving pallets from production to wrapping area
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle between sites (licence required)
• General warehouse duties
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Adhering to all Health and Safety Standards.

The candidate:

• Must hold an in date FLT Counterbalance licence
• Must hold a 7.5 tonne licence
• Have experience working within a warehouse environment

If this role is something you are interested in, please apply with an updated CV. If you do not hear from us within 3-5 business days, please assume your application has been rejected or you have been unsuccessful.