Forklift Driver

Driver Hire Lancaster; Heysham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Temp to permanent contract

40 hours per week

Job summary

Driver Hire Lancaster is recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Heysham for a night shift. The role entails operating a Counterbalance FLT, loading/unloading freight, moving stock, and maintaining safety within a fast-paced warehouse. Temp-to-perm opportunity with a fixed night schedule and gradual progression to permanent employment, offering a stable team environment and long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence/certification.
• Previous warehouse and FLT experience.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload freight vehicles.
• Move stock throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Punctuality

Health and safety awareness

Independent work

Job description

Forklift Driver

Heysham

00:00 - 0800

Night Work

£13.54 per hour holidays accrued / £15.17 holidays rolled in

Driver Hire Lancaster is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their busy warehouse and distribution operation on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking for long-term employment with a well-established business.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,155.60 per annum when perm
• Temp to Permanent contract
• 40 hours per weekMonday to Friday working pattern
• Stable, long-term employment
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Working Hours

Midnight to 9:00 AM Monday to Friday

The Role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring goods are received, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently. Working within a fast-paced warehouse environment, your duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading freight vehicles
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Following all health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence/certification
• Previous warehouse and FLT experience
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety practices