Fork Lift Truck Driver

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is urgently seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver for a long-term role in Manchester. You will be responsible for operating a B2 Forklift Truck safely in a modular production environment. Candidates must hold a B2 licence and have a reliable and safety-conscious attitude. This position offers full-time hours with overtime opportunities in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• B2 Forklift Truck licence is essential for the role.
• Previous experience in modular construction is highly desirable.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a B2 Forklift Truck for moving and loading.
• Transport materials across the yard and workshop.
• Assist with production duties as required.
• Perform routine checks on the forklift's condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

B2 Forklift Truck licence

Ability to multitask

Team player

Good communication skills

Reliability and safety-consciousness

Job description

Forklift Truck Driver – URGENT Requirement

Location: Manchester | Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (with overtime available) | Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour

We are urgently seeking an experienced B2 Forklift Truck Driver to join our client’s busy offsite and modular construction facility in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term, Temp‑to‑Perm role within a growing industry.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of a modular production environment. Working closely with the yard and production teams, you will be responsible for the safe movement of portable cabins and construction materials, ensuring all tasks are carried out efficiently and in line with health & safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a B2 Forklift Truck to move, load and unload portable units including triple stacking.
• Transporting construction materials across the yard and workshop.
• Assisting modular trades with production duties as required.
• Carrying out routine checks and ensuring the forklift remains in good working condition.
• Supporting the servicing, cleaning and preparation of modular units.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised work environment.
• Minimising material wastage and supporting cost efficiency.
• Adhering strictly to all site health & safety policies and procedures.
• Assisting other yard staff when forklift operations are not required.

Skills & Experience Required

• B2 Forklift Truck licence – Essential
• Previous experience in an off‑site, modular, construction or manufacturing environment (highly desirable).
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a variety of duties.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and able to work with minimal supervision.

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