Forklift Driver - Nights

Contract Personnel Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting experienced FLT Drivers for a busy food manufacturing and warehousing operation. The role combines forklift driving with general warehouse duties across ambient, chilled, freezer and outdoor storage areas, requiring comfort with varying temperatures and conditions.

Full-time hours (37.5 per week) with opportunities to gain additional FLT training. Static night shifts: 22:00–06:00.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence for Counterbalance, Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) or Reach truck.
• Conversion training available for expired or in-house licences.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of safe FLT operation and warehouse processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work safely at all times.
• Comfortable working in chilled, freezer, ambient and outdoor environments.
• Manual handling duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance or Pivot Steer forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Picking, replenishing and putting away stock.
• Carrying out stock movements within ambient, chilled, freezer and external yard locations.
• Completing warehouse duties including housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and site procedures.
• Completing vehicle checks and reporting any faults or defects.

Skills

FLT operation

Stock handling

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting experienced FLT Drivers to join a busy food manufacturing and warehousing operation. This is a varied role combining forklift driving with general warehouse duties, supporting the movement and storage of food products while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

The environment includes work across ambient, chilled, freezer and outdoor storage areas, so candidates must be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance or Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Picking, replenishing and putting away stock.
• Carrying out stock movements within ambient, chilled, freezer and external yard locations.
• Completing warehouse duties including housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and site procedures.
• Completing vehicle checks and reporting any faults or defects.

Candidate Requirements

• Valid FLT licence for Counterbalance, Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) or Reach truck preferred.
• Candidates expired or in-house licences will also be considered, with conversion training provided where appropriate.
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics or food manufacturing environment is essential (specifically with high racking).
• Strong understanding of safe FLT operation and warehouse processes.
• Must successfully pass an FLT theory assessment, therefore good operational knowledge of forklift safety and best practices is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work safely at all times.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Be comfortable working in chilled, freezer, ambient and outdoor environments.
• Carry out manual handling duties when required

Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week).

Opportunity to gain additional FLT training.

Static nights: 10:00pm - 6:00am