Forklift Driver

Cathay Group; Winsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

3PL Resources is seeking a Forklift Driver in Winsford to operate FLT trucks, pick full pallets, and support the warehouse floor. The role offers a temp-to-perm path through Amethyst Group Limited after 12 weeks, with a focus on reliability and strong work ethic.

Shifts run Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:00 with 42.5 hours paid per week. Pay rate is £12.91 per hour, paid weekly, and located in Winsford.

Qualifications

• Valid, accredited FLT licence
• Proven experience operating FLT in warehouse
• Strong attention to detail, literacy and numeracy skills

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT trucks to put away stock and retrieve pallets for despatch within Very Narrow Aisles (VNA)
• Accurate order picking of full pallets, and occasional carton picking from height
• Use hand-held RF scanners to perform stock checks and update the warehouse management system in real time
• Conduct routine pre-inspections on equipment and follow health and safety rules
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment by sweeping aisles and removing obstructions
• Assist management with daily operations and warehouse floor duties

Skills

Attention to detail

Literacy

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Education

FLT licence

Job description

Forklift Driver - Winsford

Pay Rate: £12.91 per hour (Paid Weekly)

Location: Winsford

Shift: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:00 (42.5 hours paid per week)

About the Role

At 3PL Resources, our FLT Operatives are pivotal to the daily logistics operation. You will be driving the flow of pallets through the building, managing both inbound stock and outbound despatches. This is a dynamic role where your time will be split between operating trucks in specialized layouts and supporting the wider floor team to keep the warehouse moving efficiently.

A Career Opportunity (Temp-to-Perm)

This role offers excellent long-term stability. After 12 weeks, we will be bringing successful candidates onto our sister company Amethyst Group Limited as full-time, permanent members of staff. Show us your reliability and work ethic, and secure a permanent future with a leading logistics provider.

Key Responsibilities

• FLT Operation: Safely operate FLT trucks to put away stock and retrieve pallets for despatch within Very Narrow Aisles (VNA).
• Order Picking: Accurately pick full pallets, as well as occasional carton picking from height ("picking from the air").
• Inventory Control: Use hand-held RF (Radio Frequency) scanners to perform stock checks, read labels, and update the warehouse management system in real time.
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct routine pre-inspections on equipment and strictly follow workplace health and safety rules.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment by sweeping aisles, removing shrink wrap, clearing the yard, and removing obstructions.
• Team Support: Assist the management team with daily operations, which will include leaving the truck to undertake manual handling and warehouse floor duties.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Valid, accredited FLT licence with proven experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, good literacy and numeracy skills for reading labels and tracking stock, and excellent organisational abilities.
• Attributes: Reliable, self-motivated, and dependable with an upbeat, energised attitude.
• Flexibility: A true team player who is physically fit and happy to adapt to a variety of tasks, whether on or off the truck.