Forklift Driver

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Newbury is seeking Forklift Drivers with a Counterbalance licence to support their automotive manufacturing client. This permanent, full-time role offers stable shifts from Monday to Friday with competitive pay ranging from £14.11 to £17.34 per hour, plus bonuses. Candidates should have previous experience in a warehouse setting and possess a valid Forklift Licence. It's an opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Weekly attendance bonus

No break deductions

Overtime available

Permanent static shifts

Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift Licence required.
• Previous experience working in a Production or Warehouse environment.
• Physically fit due to the nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT to pick, pack, load and unload products.
• Move and stack stock safely for transport.
• Inspect and maintain machinery.
• Complete inventory checks and maintain logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Park and secure vehicles at the end of shifts.

Skills

Flexi/Bendi Forklift Licence

Reach Forklift Licence

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Physically fit

Job description

We're hiring Forklift Drivers who hold a Counterbalance licence to join our automotive manufacturing client in Newbury.

If you're looking for stability, great pay and the chance to be part of a team that keeps production moving, this could be the role for you.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a clear shift pattern you can count on. You'll play a vital role in the warehouse operation, working in a fast-paced setting where efficiency, safety and teamwork make all the difference.

Have you worked for Medmix, Celeros or Honda? We would love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

• Weekly attendance bonus - get rewarded for showing up and contributing
• No break deductions - you're paid for your full shift
• Overtime available in peak periods
• Permanent static shifts - no rotating shifts to worry about

Static Shifts Available:

• AM: 06:00am to 14:00pm
• PM: 14:00pm to 22:00pm
• Nights: 22:00pm to 06:00am
• Monday to Friday (39hrs per week)

Pay Rate:

• £14.11 to £17.34 per hour
• Attendance bonus

Duties Required:

• Operated FLT to pick, pack, load and unload products and materials.
• Moved and stacked stock for storage or shipment, ensuring safe transport to production areas.
• Inspected and maintained machinery, reporting damages and deficiencies as required.
• Completed inventory checks, activity logs, and associated paperwork.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and maintained a clean, orderly workspace.
• Parked and secured all vehicles at the end of each shift.

Qualification & Skills Required:

• Flexi/Bendi, Reach or Counterbalance Forklift Licence required.
• Previous experience working in a Production or Warehouse environment is required.
• Physically fit due to nature of work.