FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver (AWDO-P14135) in Scunthorpe)

AWD online; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced FLT Driver to join their busy manufacturing team. The role involves operating forklifts, ensuring safe material handling, and supporting warehouse operations. Candidates must have a background in forklift operation and safe working practices. Offering competitive pay and immediate start opportunities, this position emphasizes teamwork and a clean work environment, with additional benefits including healthcare and paid breaks.

Benefits

Competitive salary including shift allowance

Clean & safe working environment

Full training provided

Free and secure onsite parking

Healthcare cash plan

Personal life insurance

Pension

Workwear supplied

PPE supplied

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operation in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Background in safe working practices and site safety procedures.
• Proven experience of working in a fast-paced, team-based setting.
• Experience with loading, unloading and stock movement.
• Good attention to detail and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely: moving and loading materials across the site.
• Support warehouse flow: handling stock and maintaining organised storage areas.
• Load materials: preparing goods safely for dispatch and onward movement.
• Follow safety procedures: adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain equipment: carrying out basic checks and reporting issues.
• Work within shift teams: supporting colleagues across rotating shifts.
• Complete documentation: recording movements accurately as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safe working practices

Teamwork

Job description

FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver

A great opportunity for an experienced FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting safe loading, stock movement and warehouse operations while working in a clean and well‑organised setting.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

• Forklift Operator
• Counterbalance Operative
• Logistics Operative
• Warehouse Assistant
• Yard Operative
• Fork‑Lift Driver

Multiple Immediate Start Positions Available

Salary: £13.33 per hour (including shift allowance) + generous benefits (see below)

Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (DN15)

Job type: Full‑time, permanent

Working hours: 8‑hour shifts / 3‑shift rotations (Monday to Saturday 06:00–14:00; Monday to Friday 22:00–06:00 and 14:00–22:00) – average 42.66 hours per week

Overtime paid at x1.5 weekdays & Saturdays & x2.0 Sundays and bank holidays

Plus, free drinks (3 per shift) and paid breaks

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting that values safety, accuracy and teamwork. As a FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver you will handle the movement of materials, ensuring smooth goods flow across warehouse and production areas.

The FLT Driver / Forklift Truck Driver will work as part of a supportive operations team, contributing to efficient processes, safe working practices and timely dispatch. You will play an important role in maintaining clear yards, loading board safely and supporting shift colleagues.

Working in a clean and safety‑focused environment, you will use your attention to detail, forklift operation skills and commitment to safe systems of work to meet daily targets while supporting the organisation’s wider warehouse and logistics functions.

DUTIES

• Operate forklifts safely: moving and loading materials across the site.
• Support warehouse flow: handling stock and maintaining organised storage areas.
• Load materials: preparing goods safely for dispatch and onward movement.
• Follow safety procedures: adhering to health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain equipment: carrying out basic checks and reporting issues.
• Work within shift teams: supporting colleagues across rotating shifts.
• Complete documentation: recording movements accurately as required.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with forklift operation in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Background in safe working practices and site safety procedures.
• Proven experience of working in a fast‑paced, team‑based setting.
• Experience with loading, unloading and stock movement.
• Good attention to detail and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary including shift allowance.
• Clean & safe working environment.
• Full training provided.
• Free and secure onsite parking.
• Immediate start available.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Personal life insurance.
• Pension.
• Workwear supplied.
• PPE supplied.
• Paid breaks.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO‑P14135