Job Reference: 26099MIT/26100MIT
Location: Peterborough
Pay Rate: £13.55 per hour (Days) | £14.05 per hour (Nights)
Start Date: September 7th, 2026
Coppersmith Recruitment is currently seeking skilled and reliable Day and Night Forklift Truck (FLT) Drivers to join our client's busy cleaning and waste management team in Peterborough.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced operators looking for stable, full-time hours in a health and safety-conscious warehouse environment. If you are organized, proactive, and looking for a highly desirable "4 on, 4 off" schedule, we want to hear from you.
The Shift Pattern
Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with our rolling schedule:
- Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off
- Hours: 12-Hour Shifts
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Your Responsibilities
- Working as a key part of our waste management and warehouse team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Forklift Trucks.
- FLT Operations: Safely loading and unloading pallet trailers, handling cardboard and plastic bales, and sorting, moving, and stacking pallets.
- Team Support: Acting as a versatile team player by providing general support to the waste team and performing miscellaneous cleaning duties to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
- Equipment Care: Ensuring your Forklift Truck and any associated equipment are kept clean, well-maintained, and in safe working order at all times.
- Administration: Accurately completing all necessary shift documentation and operational paperwork.
- Health & Safety: Strictly adhering to site health and safety legislation, including wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Licensing: A valid, up-to-date Counterbalance FLT License is strictly required.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 months of experience as a Forklift Operative is highly preferred.
- Skills: Excellent time management, strong organizational skills, and a high attention to detail.
- Initiative: The ability to work confidently under your own initiative as well as collaboratively with the wider waste and cleaning team.
- Commitment: Must be fully committed to working the 12-hour, 4-on/4-off shift pattern.
- Identification: A valid Passport (or appropriate Right to Work document) is required for photo ID verification.
- Background Check - Successful applicants must be willing to undergo a basic DBS Check