Forklift Driver - Nights

Pertemps Bond; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for FLT Counterbalance and Reach Truck Drivers to join our Burton-on-Trent warehouse team. You will work a 48-hour week with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts, including night patterns Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday.

Training is provided, and immediate starts are available. Successful candidates will hold a valid FLT licence, have prior warehouse experience, and be reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence.
• Previous FLT warehouse experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Good attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT Counterbalance and/or Reach Trucks safely in the warehouse.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move pallets and stock around the warehouse and storage areas.
• Put away incoming stock into the correct locations.
• Pick and replenish stock as required.
• Load pallets and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Check stock and ensure goods are stored securely.
• Complete daily FLT safety checks before operating the truck.
• Follow all warehouse health & safety procedures and site regulations.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily targets and deadlines.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Reach Truck

Job description

FLT Counterbalance / Reach Truck Drivers
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Positions Available: 3-4 FLT Drivers
Hours: 48 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.45 per hour (including shift premium)
Overtime: £19.91 per hour

Shift Details

• 48 hours per week
• Combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
• Night shift patterns:
  • Sunday-Thursday, or
  • Monday-Friday
• 3 days of initial site training
• Immediate starts available

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate FLT Counterbalance and/or Reach Trucks within the warehouse.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move pallets and stock around the warehouse and storage areas.
• Put away incoming stock into the correct locations.
• Pick and replenish stock as required.
• Load pallets and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Check stock and ensure goods are stored correctly and securely.
• Complete daily FLT safety checks before operating the truck.
• Follow all warehouse health & safety procedures and site regulations.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily targets and deadlines.

Requirements

• Valid FLT Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence.
• Previous FLT warehouse experience.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Good attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Temp to Perm Opportunity

There is potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidates, depending on performance, reliability and attendance.