Forklift Driver

Rise Technical Recruitment; Pinxton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy FMCG warehouse in Pinxton. You will operate counterbalance FLTs, move stock and materials, and support daily warehouse tasks. Immediate start available with the potential to progress after 12 weeks to permanent employment.

The role features a rotating three-shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am) and offers £16.90 per hour. This is a temporary-to-perm position with steady work and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Has proven experience operating counterbalance FLTs.
• Is reliable and safety-conscious.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Gas truck experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift trucks in a busy warehouse environment.
• Move and handle high volumes of stock and materials.
• Support day-to-day warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensure goods are moved safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Forklift experience

Reliability

Team player

Gas truck experience (desirable)

Job description

Forklift Driver

£16.90 per hour | 3-Shift Rotation | Temp-to-Perm

Location: Pinxton (commutable from Alfreton, Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield)

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for steady work with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

We are recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy, high-volume FMCG warehouse operation in Pinxton. You will play an important role in keeping daily operations running smoothly by moving stock and materials safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable driver looking for consistent work, with the potential to move into a permanent role after an initial 12-week temporary period.

The Role

• Operating counterbalance forklift trucks in a busy warehouse environment.
• Moving and handling high volumes of stock and materials.
• Supporting day-to-day warehouse and distribution activities.
• Ensuring goods are moved safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Working a rotating three-shift pattern: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am.

The Person

• Holds a valid counterbalance forklift licence.
• Has proven experience operating counterbalance FLTs.
• Is reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Gas truck experience is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £16.90 per hour.
• Rotating three-shift pattern across five days.
• Initial 12-week temporary contract with the opportunity to go permanent.
• Consistent work within a busy FMCG operation.
• Immediate start available.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates