Forklift Driver - Valid Licence Required

Ashton Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is hiring a Forklift Driver for a busy kitchen worktop distribution team in Belfast. The role requires safe forklift operation, handling large materials, and following health & safety guidelines. Candidates must hold a valid counterbalance licence with at least one year of experience. This temporary position offers £12.88 per hour with flexible hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance licence.
• 1 year counterbalance experience.
• Flexibility to work full time if required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to handle kitchen worktops, ensuring adherence to health & safety guidelines.
• Carefully load and unload deliveries to prevent damage to stock.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings in a busy warehouse.
• Assist with manual handling using proper techniques.
• Conduct daily safety checks on forklifts and report issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health and safety knowledge

Manual handling techniques

Flexibility

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a reliable Forklift Driver to join a busy kitchen worktop distribution team in Belfast. If you're confident on the forks, comfortable handling large materials, and ready to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment - this is your chance to join a growing team where your hard work really counts.

Position

Position: Forklift Driver

Location: Belfast

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £12.88 per hour

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm, Friday 10am to 2.30pm

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to handle kitchen worktops, ensuring all movements follow health & safety guidelines
• Carefully load and unload deliveries to prevent damage to stock or equipment
• Maintain clear awareness of surroundings to protect yourself and others in a busy warehouse
• Assist with manual handling using proper techniques and team lifts where required
• Conduct daily safety checks on forklifts and report any issues immediately

Essential Criteria

• Valid counterbalance licence
• 1 year counterbalance experience
• Flexibility to work full time if required

Desirable Criteria

• Own transport due to location and public transport

Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business.