Forklift Truck Driver – Bendi / Flexi

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver for a prominent automotive company in Aston, Birmingham. This position offers a pay rate of £14.73 per hour, with rotating shifts in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Applicants should hold a Bendi / Flexi Forklift Licence and demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently in fast-paced production settings.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Premium overtime rates

Free on-site parking

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Experienced in operating Bendi / Flexi Forklift trucks.
• Previous experience in an automotive or fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT Bendi / Flexi trucks to move stillages, pallets, and cages safely.
• Deliver materials to assembly and machine lines.
• Assist with manual handling and maintain a tidy working environment.

Skills

Valid Bendi / Flexi Forklift Licence

Counterbalance Licence

Good communication skills

Confidence operating in narrow aisles

Job description

Forklift Truck Driver – Bendi / Flexi
Location: Aston, Birmingham
Pay Rate: £14.73 per hour
Shifts: Rotating weekly – 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00

We are currently recruiting experienced Forklift Truck Drivers to join a leading automotive company based in Aston, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment handling automotive components and large stillages.

Key Requirements:

• Valid Bendi / Flexi Forklift Licence (within last 3 years) – highly desirable
• Counterbalance Licence (within last 3 years) – minimum requirement
• Previous experience working in an automotive or fast-moving production environment
• Confidence operating in narrow aisles and busy production areas
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to carry out both on-truck and off-truck duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating FLT Bendi / Flexi trucks to move stillages, pallets, and cages safely
• Supporting production by delivering materials to assembly and machine lines
• Assisting with manual handling, cleaning dunnage, and general material movement
• Always maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £14.73 per hour
• Premium overtime rates
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent working conditions within a leading automotive site

If you hold a Bendi / Flexi licence (or Counterbalance as a minimum) and are keen to work in the automotive industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our Birmingham Industrial team at [e-mail] for more information.