Forklift Driver

Blue Arrow; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tees Valley is recruiting for an experienced Reach Truck Forklift driver. The role involves being an essential part of the warehouse and logistics team, handling materials in a busy manufacturing environment that requires heavy lifting. Candidates must have a valid Reach Truck FLT license and preferred Counterbalance license. Working hours include early, back, and night shifts with a pay range of £13-£15.75 per hour plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck FLT license required (not in-house).
• Counterbalance license preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials and finished products in a manufacturing environment.
• Work within warehouse and logistics team.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks.

Skills

Valid Reach Truck FLT license

Counterbalance license

Experience in manufacturing or warehouse

Physically fit

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Reach Truck Forklift driver for our client in Middlesbrough. A Counterbalance license in addition would be preferred but not essential.

Role Overview

You’ll be an essential part of the warehouse and logistics team, handling materials and finished products in a busy manufacturing environment. Heavy lifting is involved, so candidates must be physically fit and comfortable working in a hands‑on role.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Reach Truck FLT license required (cannot be an in‑house license)
• Counterbalance license preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Shift Pattern

• Early Shift – 6am‑2:30pm – Monday‑Friday
• Back Shift – 2pm‑10:30pm – Monday‑Friday
• Night Shift – 10pm‑6:30am – Sunday‑Thursday

Please note – shifts do not rotate.

Rates

£13‑£15.75 per hour. Time and a half/double overtime.

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