Class 2 Relief Driver with a forklift licence

Driver Hire Oxford; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of building materials is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver/Class 2 Relief Driver in Stanton Harcourt, Witney. This role combines operating a forklift and Class 2 driving, offering a mix of yard work and road deliveries. Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance or Reach truck Forklift license and HGV Class 2 license, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Excellent pension (up to 7.5% contribution)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Staff recognition schemes

Annual pay reviews

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work & Share Incentive Scheme

Free Moffett training

Qualifications

• Current Counterbalance or Reach truck Forklift licence (preferably accredited within the last 3 years).
• Valid HGV Class 2 licence with up-to-date CPC & Digi card.
• Experience in forklift/warehouse duties and Class 2 driving.

Responsibilities

• Operating the counterbalance forklift - moving, loading, and picking building materials.
• Covering Class 2 relief driving shifts - typically 3-4 deliveries and 1-2 collections per day.

Skills

Counterbalance or Reach truck Forklift license

Valid HGV Class 2 licence

Experience in forklift/warehouse duties

Communication skills

Job description

Forklift Driver/Class 2 Relief Driver - Stanton Harcourt, Witney

£35,254 per year + Bonus (£500-£1,000) | Temp to Perm | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver with a Class 2 licence looking for a stable, long-term role with great benefits?

Our client, a leading supplier of building materials, is looking for a Counterbalance or Reach truck Forklift/Class 2 Relief Driver to join their busy branch in Stanton Harcourt, Witney.

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role where you'll initially be employed by Driver Hire Oxford and paid weekly, before moving onto a permanent contract with the client.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £35,254 + annual bonus (£500-£1,000 depending on site performance)

Hours:

• Yard shifts: 08:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday)


• Relief Class 2 driving shifts: 06:00-16:00 (Monday-Friday)


• Pay: £16.00 per hour PAYE Adv while temping

Permanent benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Christmas shut down included)


• Excellent pension (up to 7.5% contribution) & life insurance (4x salary)


• Staff recognition schemes & annual pay reviews


• Retail discounts via colleague portal


• Cycle to Work & Share Incentive Scheme


• Free Moffett training provided!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Operating the counterbalance forklift - moving, loading, and picking building materials in the yard/warehouse


• Helping with stock control, storage, and keeping the site safe and tidy


• Covering Class 2 relief driving shifts - typically 3-4 deliveries and 1-2 collections per day (mainly insulation products)

What We're Looking For:

• Must have - Current Counterbalance or Reach truck Forklift licence (preferably accredited within the last 3 years - AITT, ALLMI, CPCS, ITSSAR, NPORS or RTITB)


• Must have - Valid HGV Class 2 licence with up-to-date CPC & Digi card


• Experience in forklift/warehouse duties and Class 2 driving


• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious with good communication skills

This role is perfect for a Forklift Driver who also enjoys getting out on the road in a Class 2, a great mix of yard and driving work, with a secure permanent future.

Interested? Apply today call Driver Hire on: 01865 798 998

About Us

Driver Hire Oxford is recruiting on behalf of our client for this permanent HGV Class 2 relief driver/forklift role. We're more than just an agency - 97% of our drivers say they're proud to work with us, and 97% rate the respect they receive as Excellent or Good.

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