Forklift Driver / Combi Lift / Overhead Crane Operator

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday hours (Mon-Fri)

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver / Combi Lift / Overhead Crane Operator for our Derby warehouse. The role is permanent and in-person, with hours Monday to Friday, 7:00–16:30.

You will safely operate forklift, combi lift and overhead crane, move materials, and support goods-in/out processes. The ideal candidate has prior warehouse experience, can perform manual handling, and shows reliability with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift, combi lift or overhead crane.
• Warehouse or materials handling experience.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, combi lift, and overhead crane equipment safely.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Support goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Complete relevant paperwork and inventory updates.
• Store and organise stock efficiently.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Reliability

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Forklift

Combi lift

Overhead crane

Job description

Forklift Driver / Combi Lift / Overhead Crane Operator

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 - 16:30

Pay: From £16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Job type: Permanent

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver / Combi Lift / Overhead Crane Operator to join our warehouse team. This is a hands-on role involving the safe movement, loading, and unloading of materials while supporting the day-to-day running of warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, combi lift, and overhead crane equipment safely.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Support goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Complete relevant paperwork and inventory updates.
• Store and organise stock efficiently.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Requirements

• Experience operating a forklift, combi lift, or overhead crane.
• Previous warehouse or materials handling experience.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Good attention to detail and basic numeracy skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Friendly and supportive team environment

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