Fork Lift Truck Driver

E3 Recruitment; Baildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced FLT Drivers for permanent positions. The role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £14.95 per hour, along with a 15% shift allowance and 33 days of holiday. Applicants must hold a valid FLT licence and have previous experience in a warehouse environment. The position is based in Idle, Bradford, in a clean and well-organised manufacturing environment. Immediate start available, with various shift options.

Benefits

33 days holiday

15% shift allowance

Clean, modern working environment

Permanent opportunities available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• The role requires a valid FLT licence and health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance and/or reach FLT safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles.
• Move materials between production, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Supply production lines with materials as required.
• Carry out daily FLT checks and report any defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Skills

Valid and accredited FLT licence (Counterbalance)

Strong awareness of health and safety

Reliable and punctual

Ability to work in a team

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Immediate start available, 15% shift allowance, £14.95 per hour, 4 day working week and 33 days holiday. Due to an increase in orders and continued company growth, we are looking to recruit FLT Drivers. Permanent positions are available for the right candidates.

Our long‑standing client, supplying blue‑chip organisations worldwide, is expanding and seeking experienced FLT Drivers. You will be joining a clean, friendly, and well‑organised manufacturing environment where your contribution is valued.

FLT Driver Duties

• Operating counterbalance and/or reach FLT safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
• Moving materials between production, warehouse, and storage areas
• Supplying production lines with materials as required
• Carrying out daily FLT checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

What's on Offer

• Days: £13.00 per hour | 7:30am – 4:00pm (1:00pm finish on Fridays)
• Morning shift 10%: £14.30 per hour | 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon shift 15%: £14.95 per hour | 2:00pm – 12:00am Monday to Wednesday, 11:30pm finish on Thursday
• Overtime paid at premium rates (x1.5 & x2)
• 15% shift allowance
• 33 days holiday
• Clean, modern working environment
• Permanent opportunities available

FLT Driver Requirements

• Valid and accredited FLT licence (Counterbalance)
• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Location and Contact

The FLT Driver role is based in Idle, Bradford.

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please get in touch as soon as possible. Contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment.