Forklift Driver

Contract Personnel Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking experienced FLT Drivers to join a busy food manufacturing and warehousing operation on a rotating AM/PM shift pattern (no night shift). The role combines forklift driving with general warehouse duties, handling goods across ambient, chilled, freezer and outdoor storage while upholding strict safety and quality standards.

Full-time hours at 37.5 per week with rotating shifts; candidates must hold a valid FLT licence and be comfortable working in varying

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence for Counterbalance or Pivot Steer; Reach truck acceptable.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics or food manufacturing preferred.
• Must pass FLT theory assessment and uphold safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance or Pivot Steer forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move stock within ambient, chilled, freezer and outdoor areas.
• Pick, replenish and store stock.
• Carry out stock movements in ambient, chilled, freezer and external yard locations.
• Maintain housekeeping and a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow food safety, health & safety and site procedures.
• Complete vehicle checks and report faults.

Skills

FLT operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi)

Reach truck

Job description

We are recruiting experienced FLT Drivers happy to work on a rotating AM / PM shift pattern (no night shift) to join a busy food manufacturing and warehousing operation. This is a varied role combining forklift driving with general warehouse duties, supporting the movement and storage of food products while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

The environment includes work across ambient, chilled, freezer and outdoor storage areas, so candidates must be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance or Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Picking, replenishing and putting away stock.
• Carrying out stock movements within ambient, chilled, freezer and external yard locations.
• Completing warehouse duties including housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and site procedures.
• Completing vehicle checks and reporting any faults or defects.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid FLT licence for Counterbalance, Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) or Reach truck preferred.
• Candidates expired or in-house licences will also be considered, with conversion training provided where appropriate.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics or food manufacturing environment is essential (specifically with high racking).
• Strong understanding of safe FLT operation and warehouse processes.
• Must successfully pass an FLT theory assessment, therefore good operational knowledge of forklift safety and best practices is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work safely at all times.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Be comfortable working in chilled, freezer, ambient and outdoor environments.
• Carry out manual handling duties when required.

Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week).

Rotating AM / PM: 6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm (weekly rotation)