Forklift Operator: Training, Progression & Rotating Shifts

Riverside; Penrith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and development

33 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life insurance – 6x salary

Wellbeing app support

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual bonus

Team and family events

Job summary

Riverside, based at the Penrith site, is hiring a Fork Lift Truck Operator to support production during a period of investment. The role is full-time and permanent, with rotating three‑week shifts and a salary of up to £15.59 per hour (£32,427 per annum).

You will operate FLT safely, load/unload materials, move stock, and assist in maintaining safe yard and warehouse operations. A current counterbalance licence is required and prior FLT experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous FLT experience required.
• Current RTITB-accredited FLT licence preferred, in-date.

Responsibilities

• Operating an FLT safely around the site.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Moving stock and materials throughout the facility.
• Supplying production areas with materials as required.
• Moving finished goods into designated storage areas.
• Carrying out routine equipment and safety checks.
• Ensuring materials are stored correctly and safely.
• Supporting general warehouse and production activities when required.
• Following all site health & safety procedures.

Skills

FLT driving

Counterbalance licence

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Riverside, based at the Penrith site, is hiring a Fork Lift Truck Operator to support production during a period of investment. The role is full-time and permanent, with rotating three‑week shifts and a salary of up to £15.59 per hour (£32,427 per annum).

You will operate FLT safely, load/unload materials, move stock, and assist in maintaining safe yard and warehouse operations. A current counterbalance licence is required and prior FLT experience is expected.