Forklift Driver

Fortec Distribution Network; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution network in the UK is hiring a Forklift Operator for their pallet hub in Watford Gap. The role includes operating forklifts for loading and unloading, ensuring quality of loads, and performing routine inspections. Ideal candidates must hold a valid FLT licence, with attention to detail and teamwork emphasized. This is a full-time, permanent position with shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid FLT Licence.
• Experience with scanning equipment is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for loading and unloading freight.
• Ensure quality of load and transhipment.
• Perform routine pre-inspections on equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Valid FLT Licence

Job description

Forklift Operator

Overall Job Purpose

Fortec Distribution Network is a pallet network handling thousands of pallets a week at its hub at Watford Gap. Your main task will be working on a forklift truck tipping and loading curtain side single deck or double deck trailers in our pallet hub. On occasion, you may also be required to perform manual handling to make good and secure loads or use scanning equipment to scan in and out pallets.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

In keeping with accepted principles of good working practice, you may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties as directed by your Manager. Your key duties include:

1. Ensuring the quality of load and transhipment of freight through the hub to its destination, whether placing into a bay location or onto a waiting vehicle or trailer.
2. Performing routine pre-inspections to ensure equipment is suitable for use.
3. Reporting non-compliance, accidents, near misses, abuse, intimidation, etc.
4. Communicating with customer vehicle drivers when necessary.
5. Compiling reports for damaged products, poorly presented vehicles or site damage, and equipment damage.
6. Operating equipment to perform work requirements.

Requirements

• Hold a valid FLT Licence.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Experience of using scanning equipment or working at another pallet hub is beneficial but not essential.

Shift: Monday to Friday / 20:00 - 04:30

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom