Forklift Truck Driver (FLT Driver)

Wincanton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking enthusiastic Forklift Truck Drivers to join their Northampton site. The role involves team responsibilities such as product handling and MHE operation in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will receive full training and support, ensuring they can thrive and contribute to various customer projects.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Weekly pay

Free on-site car parking

On-site canteen

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work within a multi-customer site.
• Embrace the introduction of new procedures and technology.
• Report potential risks and aid loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial MHE to load and unload materials.
• Perform picking, inspecting, and packing of products.
• Complete a number of manual handling tasks.

Skills

MHE driving experience

Adaptability

Motivation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Basic operators training license

Job description

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Client:

Wincanton

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

The good news is that our continued success and business growth has opened exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Gowerton Road site in Brackmills, Northampton as Forklift Truck Drivers (FLT Drivers).

Working as part of a team, picking, and inspecting and/or packing and recording customers’ products to customers’ specification. In addition, drivers will operate powered industrial MHE to load/unload materials, deliveries and move them to/from storage areas, machines, loading docks into vehicles, containers or storage facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team that supports our multisite customers such as Brewers, Nkuku, Imetec to name a few!

Permanent Shifts Available 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm

• Permanent contract with initial 13-week probation period
• 28 Days Holiday
• Weekly pay
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site canteen with Hot and Cold Vending Machines
• Retail + leisure discounts through company Benefit App
• Role involves completing a number of manual handling tasks, with and without the use of MHE.
• Full training provided

Person Specification

• Must be willing to work within a multi customer site and supporting all contracts where required
• Basic operators training license including conversions
• MHE driving experience
• Friendly and helpful, keen to contribute and add value to the site
• Motivated and committed
• Driven with high personal standards.
• Adaptable – the role provides a varied working day of multiple tasks
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales, ensuring we always meet the customer’s service requirements
• The ability to understand and follow both verbal and written information
• Naturally curious – willing to learn and develop
• Embrace the introduction of new procedures and on new equipment technology.
• Report potential risks and aid loss prevention (theft or damage).
• Any other duties necessary in line with the department.

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary with added benefits.