Forklift Drivers Wanted!

QS Recruitment; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency offers a full-time opportunity for experienced FLT drivers at a busy production site. The role involves a mix of warehouse duties and forklift operation, with the possibility of covering van driving when necessary. Candidates must have a valid forklift licence and a full UK driving licence. This is a temp to perm position with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Valid external Counterbalance Forklift licence required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Confident in driving vans.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading goods.
• Operating forklift and performing warehouse duties.
• Occasionally covering van driving duties.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Driving vans

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

We’re offering a fantastic full-time opportunity for experienced FLT drivers to join a busy production team. This role is split between warehouse duties and forklift operation — expect a 50/50 mix of both. Your day-to-day will include loading and unloading goods, working in wide aisle racking, and tipping/reloading wagons in the yard.

The ideal candidate will also be open to occasionally covering van driving duties when required, such as during staff absence.

Duration: This is a temp to perm position.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: The hourly rate is £12.54 per hour.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 16:00 and Fridays finishing at 16:30- 30 mins of unpaid break.

Closing Date: 20250807

Experience & Qualifications

You must hold a valid external Counterbalance Forklift licence and a full UK driving licence. It’s also important that you’re confident driving vans, as occasional van cover may be part of the role.