Forklift Operative - Nights

Interaction Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Overtime pay

Permanent potential

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Forklift Operative for a night shift in Plymouth. You will operate a counterbalance forklift or pivot steer and perform general warehouse duties, with hours on Tuesday to Saturday from 22:00 to 06:00 and an immediate start available.

Valid FLT licence (counterbalance or pivot/flexi/bendi) and warehouse experience are preferred. The role offers an ongoing pattern with overtime pay and potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance FLT licence or pivot/flexi/bendi licence (current and in date)
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts
• Reliable, punctual, and diligent

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload vehicles
• Move stock within the warehouse
• Carry out general warehouse duties, including manual handling
• Follow all health and safety procedures and guidelines

Job description

Forklift Operative - Night Shift

Location: Plymouth

Pay Rate:

• £14.52 per hour (Tuesday to Friday)
• £15.18 per hour (Saturday)
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
Shift Type: Night shift
Job Type: Ongoing, temp to perm for the right candidate
Start: Immediate start available

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operative to join our team on a night shift basis. This is an ongoing position with the potential to become permanent for the right individual.

The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift or pivot steer and performing general warehouse duties. Candidates should be comfortable working both on and off the forklift. There is no heavy lifting; however, general manual handling is required. This is a rewarding role within a supportive team, offering excellent long-term prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload vehicles
• Move stock within the warehouse
• Carry out general warehouse duties, including manual handling
• Follow all health and safety procedures and guidelines

Candidate Requirements:

• Valid counterbalance FLT licence or pivot/flexi/bendi licence (current and in date)
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts
• Reliable, punctual, and diligent

What We Offer:

• Competitive night shift pay, including enhanced overtime rates
• Higher hourly rate on Saturdays
• Consistent Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to transition from temporary to permanent employment