Forklift Truck Driver

GXO; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is looking for a full-time Forklift Driver to join their team. The position offers shifts from 06:00 to 22:00, 22:00 to 10:00, or 10:00 to 06:00 and includes a competitive hourly rate of £13.05. Key responsibilities involve safely operating a forklift and maintaining stock placement. Candidates must hold an FLT License and possess a positive attitude. Benefits include holiday pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days of holiday pay

Company-sponsored pension scheme

High street discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Reasonable level of physical fitness for daily handling duties.
• Confidence using IT systems and basic computer literacy.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently within drive-in racking systems.
• Load, unload, and move pallets to designated areas.
• Perform daily forklift checks and report faults.

Skills

Physical fitness

IT systems confidence

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

FLT License

Job description

Looking for a better work/life balance?

We are seeking a Forklift Driver to join our Cygnia team at the Northampton site (NN4 7BW).

The role is full-time and permanent, based on a 5 out of 7 working pattern. Shift patterns available 06:00–22:00, 22:00–10:00, or 10:00–06:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• £13.05 per hour
• 28 days of holiday pay inclusive of Bank Holidays
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Access to our Happy Up platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Career development and progression

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently within drive-in racking systems
• Load, unload, and move pallets to designated storage or dispatch areas
• Ensure accurate stock placement and retrieval following warehouse procedures
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report any faults or safety issues
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A reasonable level of physical fitness to meet daily handling duties
• Confidence using IT systems and basic computer literacy
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment
• FLT License
• A positive attitude and ability to follow procedures

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.