Fork Lift Truck Driver

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

Job summary

A logistics company in Bradford is seeking experienced FLT Drivers for permanent positions. The role offers an immediate start, competitive rates starting at £14.95 per hour, and a 4-day working week with 33 days holiday. Responsibilities include operating counterbalance FLTs, loading/unloading goods, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates must hold a valid FLT licence and have prior warehouse or manufacturing experience. Overtime and shift allowances available.

Benefits

33 days holiday

15% shift allowance

Clean, modern working environment

Permanent opportunities available

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FLT licence.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

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

Shifts rotate between mornings and afternoons weekly although initially, you will start on days:

• 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

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.