Forklift / FLT Driver

Great Bear; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 20 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Eye Care vouchers

Wellness/EAP

Retail discounts

Job summary

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients and maintains a customer‑centric culture on site, valuing teamwork.

We’re hiring experienced Forklift Drivers for a fast‑paced, palletised warehouse. You’ll operate counterbalance forklifts, load/unload wagons, and scan pallets for accuracy. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00 rotations. Salary: £13.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience in a warehouse/logistics setting.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is required; Clamp or Aisle Master experience advantageous.
• In-house licences from previous employers can be considered with relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently in a palletised warehouse environment.
• Load and unload wagons or containers per site procedures.
• Scan pallets accurately into locations and complete tasks.
• Move, organise and handle goods to maintain quality and stock flow.
• Report faults or safety concerns and follow PPE and site rules.
• Support handovers with Team Leaders and shift teams.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We’re looking for experienced Forklift Drivers to join our busy storage and distribution operation. You’ll play a key role in keeping stock moving safely and efficiently across a fully palletised warehouse environment.

This is a great opportunity for reliable, safety-conscious FLT Drivers who are confident working in a fast-paced warehouse and take pride in accuracy, teamwork and high standards.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights, 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00.

Salary: £13.82 per hour

What you'll be doing:

• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently in a palletised storage and distribution environment.
• Load and unload wagons or containers in line with site procedures.
• Scan pallets accurately into the correct locations and complete all tasks fully.
• Move, organise and handle goods carefully to maintain product quality and condition.
• Support the smooth flow of stock throughout the warehouse operation.
• Carry out equipment checks and report any faults, damage or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow site safe systems of work, including PPE, walkways and designated areas.
• Work closely with Team Leaders, colleagues and shift teams to ensure clear handovers and operational priorities are met.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Previous forklift experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is required, Experience with Clamp or Aisle Master trucks would be advantageous.
• In-house licences from previous employers can be considered, provided you have relevant practical experience.
• A strong focus on safe working practices and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Availability to work a 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!