Forklift Driver

Interaction Recruitment; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled Forklift Operative to support busy production and dispatch operations in Newton Abbot. This hands-on role involves safely moving high-value equipment, stock handling, and assisting with internal logistics in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a valid counterbalance forklift license and previous warehouse or logistics experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, production, or logistics environment.
• Comfortable handling large or high-value items.
• Flexible and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to move stock and equipment safely.
• Load and unload deliveries, including large and high-value items.
• Support stores and dispatch teams with picking, packing, and stock control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

Forklift Operative

Location: Newton Abbot
Pay Rate: GBP12.58 per hour
Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am 3:30pm
  Contract Type: Temporary
  Reporting to: Production Control Manager

About the Role

We re recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Forklift Operative to support their busy production and dispatch operations. This is a hands-on role involving the safe movement of high-value equipment, stock handling, and supporting the wider production team.

You ll be working in a fast-paced environment, operating a variety of forklifts and assisting with loading, unloading, and internal logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to move stock and equipment safely
• Load and unload deliveries, including large and high-value items
• Support stores and dispatch teams with picking, packing, and stock control
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Occasionally support off-site deliveries and collections using company vehicles

What We re Looking For

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (with evidence of training from a regulated body)
• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or logistics environment
• Comfortable handling large or high-value items
• Good attention to detail and a strong safety mindset
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting the wider team

If you re a confident forklift operator looking for a new challenge in a supportive and well-established business, we d love to hear from you!

Apply now to be considered!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV. You can apply directly through Indeed or email your application to (url removed)

For more information, feel free to get in touch we re happy to answer any questions about the role or the client. Please call on (phone number removed)