Forklift Driver

Curve Recruitment; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 weekly bonus

25 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment pension

Role-specific training

Job summary

Curve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join a well-established construction contractor. The role offers a permanent, directly employed position with a competitive package, ongoing training and 25 days of annual leave.

The successful candidate will operate forklifts on busy construction sites, perform daily checks, and support logistics to ensure materials are available when needed. A CSCS card, basic forklift qualification and First Aid at Work are required.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation on construction sites.
• Reliable and safe handling of loads.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently on busy construction sites.
• Loading, unloading and transporting materials around site.
• Assisting with the movement of slung loads where required.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks and reporting any defects.
• Supporting site logistics to ensure materials are available where needed.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and organised working environment.
• Working closely with site management and other trades to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Education

Basic forklift qualification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Forklift Driver

£17.50 per hour + £100 weekly bonus

Alconbury, Cambridgeshire

Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established construction contractor in their search for an experienced Forklift Driver to join the team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term position with a reputable employer offering a competitive package, excellent benefits and ongoing training and development.

The successful candidate will be directly employed and will receive a monthly salary, 25 days annual leave, an auto‑enrolment pension scheme and role‑specific training where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently on busy construction sites.
• Loading, unloading and transporting materials around site.
• Assisting with the movement of slung loads where required.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks and reporting any defects.
• Supporting site logistics to ensure materials are available where needed.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and organised working environment.
• Working closely with site management and other trades to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

About You

• Previous experience operating forklifts on construction sites.
• Basic Forklift qualification (essential).
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Strong references demonstrating reliability and safe working practices.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Package

• £17.50 per hour
• £100 weekly bonus (subject to attendance, no accidents and meeting performance criteria)
• Permanent, directly employed position
• Monthly payroll
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Role‑specific training provided where required