Forklift Driver (FLT) - Dispatch Operative KM02/GT

Brightwork Limited; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is looking for Cask Handlers and FLT Drivers to join a reputable warehouse in Bathgate, Scotland. You'll operate machinery, drive forklifts, and ensure health and safety standards are met. This full-time temporary role offers an attractive pay rate of £14.73 per hour with overtime opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a RTITB forklift license.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rates with overtime options

Free car parking onsite

Support from the employment agency

Qualifications

• MUST hold a current RTITB forklift license.
• MUST be able to provide 5 years referencing.
• Experience in the Drinks industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery.
• Driving Forklift (Counterbalance).
• Ensuring all work is carried out within health and safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

RTITB forklift license

Stand-on power trucks experience

Job description

Overview

Posted on September 25th, 2025
Location: Bathgate

£14.73 per hour | Type of Job: Temporary

Brightwork, in partnership with our well-established and successful drinks manufacturing organization, is pleased to present a great opportunity for Cask Handlers and FLT Drivers to join their reputable warehouse and maturation facility in West Lothian.

This position offers the chance to work with a leading brand on a full-time, ongoing temporary basis, Monday to Friday, with overtime available as required.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:45. After the first 12 weeks you will be asked to rotate to Monday to Thursday then Monday to Friday on a rotational basis.

The starting pay rate is £14.73 per hour.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications, it may take some time for Brightwork to make contact. We appreciate your patience during this process.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery
• Driving Forklift (Counterbalance)
• Working at height
• Operating in-house IT System
• Ensuring all work is carried out within health and safety standards
• Full training will be provided, with opportunities to learn from highly experienced individuals

Qualifications

• MUST hold a current RTITB forklift license
• MUST be able to provide 5 years referencing
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, patience, and ability to work well under pressure
• Experience in the Drinks industry is beneficial
• Experience operating stand-on power trucks is beneficial

Key Information

• Attractive hourly rates with overtime available across early, day and back shift
• Free car parking onsite
• Support from the Brightwork team
• Training provided

We would love to hear from you and discuss this exciting role in more detail. Contact us today to discuss further.

Brightwork Ltd is an employment agency for permanent roles and employment business for temporary roles.