FLT driver

Gi Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver for a busy warehouse in Birmingham. The role involves operating forklifts, manual handling, and meeting daily targets. Previous experience is preferred. The position offers consistent evening shifts and opportunities for long-term work.

Benefits

Consistent evening shifts

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for long-term work

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid forklift license, in-date and accredited.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Reliable and punctual with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move and store furniture items.
• Load and unload containers by hand, which requires heavy lifting.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Team-oriented

Education

Valid forklift license

Previous warehouse experience

Job description

Overview

Forklift Driver & Warehouse Operative

Location: Coventry, CV6
Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 17:00 - 01:30
Pay: £13.00 per hour

About the Role

We\'re looking for a reliable and physically fit Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse team at a leading furniture company. This role combines forklift operation with manual handling duties, so you\'ll need to be comfortable switching between driving and hands-on lifting throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move and store furniture items
• Load and unload containers by hand (heavy lifting required)
• Pick and pack items for delivery
• Maintain a clean and organised work space
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Work efficiently to meet daily targets

What We\'re Looking For

• Valid forklift license (in-date and accredited)
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Good attention to detail and time management
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Benefits

• Consistent evening shifts
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for long-term work

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV or call (phone number removed).

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Company & Privacy

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Job Information

• Job Title: FLT driver
• Company: Gi Group
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Distribution
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time