Forklift Driver

NuStaff Recruitment Ltd; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NuStaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a well-established manufacturing business in Tredegar, Wales. The role operates a rotating two-shift pattern (6:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) with a pay of £13.71 per hour.

Responsibilities include operating a Counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, moving stock to support production lines, storing finished goods, and performing daily safety checks.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence valid and in-date.
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing/warehouse.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and support the team.
• Able to commute reliably to Tredegar.
• Ongoing work available; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Move stock and raw materials around the site and supply production lines.
• Store finished goods in warehouse locations.
• Carry out daily forklift safety checks.
• Keep area clean and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health and safety awareness

Punctuality and reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: Rotating weekly 2-shift pattern: 6:00AM - 2:00PM (Mornings) and 2:00PM - 10:00PM (Afternoons)

Pay: £13.71 per hour

Immediate start available. We're recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver to join a well‑established manufacturing business in Tredegar that makes pipe insulation products. This is ongoing work in a fast‑paced production environment, with around 80-90% of your time spent on the forklift and the odd bit of support for the production team when needed.

The Role

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently
• Load and unload deliveries
• Move stock and raw materials around the site and supply the production lines
• Store finished goods in the right warehouse locations
• Carry out daily FLT safety checks
• Keep your area clean and safe and follow all health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance forklift licence (essential)
• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Reliable, with excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Happy to work rotating shifts and support the wider team
• Able to commute reliably to Tredegar
• Ongoing work available
• Full training and support provided
• Chance to join a well‑established manufacturing business

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