Forklift Driver

AWI Civitas; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

AWI Civitas in Leicester, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to move, load, unload and stage materials in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment. You will perform pre-operation inspections and ensure accurate inventory records while adhering to safety standards.

The role offers shift options across morning, afternoon or overnight, with a pathway to permanent, full-time employment based on attendance and performance.

Qualifications

• Active forklift certification required.
• 1–2 years of powered industrial truck experience.
• Opportunity for permanent full-time role based on attendance and performance.
• Ability to work across morning, afternoon or overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate various industrial lift trucks safely (counterbalance, reach, order picker, pallet jacks) in warehouse.
• Load and unload freight from trucks, containers and flatbeds.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, lines and shipping docks.
• Stack and store pallets safely, monitoring weight limits and stability.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory accuracy

Pre-operation checks

Education

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Leicester, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/11/2026

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, and staging of materials, goods, and palletized products throughout the warehouse and production facilities. This role requires maintaining strict adherence to safety standards, performing pre-operation equipment inspections, and keeping accurate inventory tracking records.

• Operate various industrial lift trucks safely and efficiently (e. g., counterbalance, reach trucks, order pickers, or electric pallet jacks) across designated warehouse aisles, loading bays, and storage racks.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight from flatbeds, box trucks, and shipping containers.
• Transport raw materials, packaging, and finished goods between receiving, storage racks, assembly lines, and shipping docks.
• Stack, organize, and store pallets at heights, observing weight capacity limits and stability requirements.

Requirements

• Certification: Active Forklift Certification (OSHA-compliant, counterbalance/sit-down and/or reach truck).
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Temp-to-Perm Pathway: Opportunity to transition into a permanent, full-time warehouse operative or operator role based on attendance, safety, and performance.
• Choice of Shift Patterns: Options across morning, afternoon, or overnight set shifts.