Forklift Truck Driver

Randstad Inhouse Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver for ongoing assignments in Belfast. The role demands operating a forklift effectively, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring safety standards. Applicants must adapt to a multi-shift system. Competitive pay starts at £14.27 per hour for day shifts, with additional benefits including paid holidays and uniforms. The work is scheduled for Monday to Thursday, with opportunities for professional training and pension enrollment.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Professional training

On-site car parking

Canteen facilities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of driving a forklift truck.
• A flexible attitude to working a multi-shift system.
• The ability to understand and comply with company Health and Safety regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Feed lines with equipment and engine parts.
• Check orders, part numbers and carry out stock rotation.
• Operate PC to locate parts/stock.
• Work with a team lead who supports in tasks.
• Maintain accuracy and update operation metrics.
• Ensure high-quality standards and safe practices.
• Have flexibility in working shift patterns.
• Perform any other appropriate duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Flexibility in shift patterns

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift Truck Driver looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday) while receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits? We're currently hiring Forklift Truck Drivers for temporary, ongoing assignments at Caterpillar's Springvale facility in Belfast.

Responsibilities

• Feed lines with equipment and engine parts.
• Check orders, part numbers and carry out stock rotation around the site.
• Operate PC to locate parts/stock.
• Work with a team lead who is assigned to support you in carrying out tasks.
• Maintain the accuracy and update any operation metrics as applicable.
• Ensure high-quality standards and safe working practices.
• Have flexibility in working shift patterns to meet with business objectives.
• Any other appropriate duties.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience of driving a forklift truck.
• A flexible attitude to working a multi-shift system.
• The ability to understand and comply with company Health and Safety regulations and policies.

Further Information

Day Shift: Monday: 7am - 5.15pm. Tuesday - Thursday: 7am - 4.45pm. Night Shift: Monday: 8.15pm - 6.30am. Tuesday - Thursday: 8:45pm - 6:30am. Positions are currently only running on day shift, however you must be prepared to work a rotational shift pattern - 2 weeks on day shift and 2 weeks on night shift.Pay: Day shift - £14.27 per hour. Night shift - £19.03 per hour. Overtime - £21.41 per hour (first ten hours). Overtime - £28.54 per hour (after ten hours overtime).Benefits:Uniform and PPE provided.Paid holidays.Full induction and ongoing, professional training.On-site car parking and canteen facilities.Auto enrolment pension scheme.Randstad Benefits App.For further information please phone [phone].We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Vacancy ID 1748881 Job ref. CATSFLT2025 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary See further info No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 03/12/2025 Closing date 03/01/2026 Worktime Monday - Thursday, see further information