Forklift Driver

AWI Civitas; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AWI Civitas is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely move, load, unload, and stage materials within the warehouse and production areas in Middlesbrough, UK. The role emphasizes safety, pre-operation inspections, and accurate inventory records.

Responsibilities include operating various lift trucks, loading freight, and transporting materials between receiving, storage, and shipping docks, with opportunities for permanent employment based on performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Active forklift/s forklift certification preferred.
• 1–2 years operating powered industrial trucks in fast-paced env.
• Temp-to-perm pathway based on attendance, safety and performance.
• Shift options across morning, afternoon, or overnight patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate various industrial lift trucks safely and efficiently (counterbalance, reach, order picker, electric pallet jack).
• Load and unload freight from flatbeds, trucks and shipping containers.
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, assembly lines and shipping docks.
• Stack and organize pallets respecting weight limits and stability.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Middlesbrough, 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.