Forklift Operator

AJP Recruitment; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AJP Recruitment 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. Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Requirements include a minimum of 1 year FLT experience, a Counterbalance licence (even if out of date), and an accredited certification such as RTITB or ITSAAR. Shifts available: Days, Back, Nights with overtime.

Qualifications

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• Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).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

Skills

FLT experience

Counterbalance licence

Accredited certification

Education

Counterbalance licence (cert)

RTITB/ITSAAR accreditation

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• A Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).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)