Forklift Operator

AJP Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AJP Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Operator for a fixed-term, 24-month assignment based in Peterlee. The role is on-site with a 36.5-hour week and shifts including days, backs, and nights. Candidates must have at least 1 year of FLT experience, a counterbalance licence, and an accredited certification (RTITB/ITSAAR).

In-house certs are not accepted. The position offers a varied shift pattern with day, back, and night rotations and pay rates that reflect shift premiums and overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift truck operating experience.
• Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).
• Accredited certification (e.g., RTITB, ITSAAR). In-house certificates are not accepted.

Skills

FLT/Forklift experience

Education

Counterbalance licence

RTITB/ITSAAR accredited certification

Job description

X8 Forklift Operators

AJP are currently looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to work for one of our clients based in Peterlee.

Location

Peterlee (On-site)

Contract

24 months fixed term assignment till Nov 2027

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of FLT/Forklift Truck operating experience.
• A Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).
• Accredited certification (e.g., RTITB, ITSAAR). In-house certificates are not accepted.

Rates (PAYE with holiday accrual on top)

Dayshift: £14.13 - £16.22 per hour
Backshift: £16.96 - £19.46 per hour
Nightshift: £19.08 - £21.90 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £21.20- £24.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £28.26- £32.44 per hour

Working Hours

36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Shift Timings

Days: 08:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00 - 12:30 (Fri)
Backs: 16:00 - 00:00 (Mon-Thurs), 12:30 - 17:00 (Fri)
Nights: 00:00 - 08:00 (Mon-Thurs), 17:00 - 21:30 (Fri)