Night Shift Forklift Driver – £17.09/hr + Bonus Potential

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Swadlincote; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Swadlincote is seeking reliable Forklift Truck Drivers to support our day operations at our brand-new hub. You will safely operate LPG counterbalance forklifts to move palletised freight and help keep freight moving across the country.

This full-time, permanent role offers nights shifts Mon-Fri 8.5 hours, with overtime bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including 28 days holiday, pension, uniform and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• A valid forklift licence, RTITB or equivalent, with at least one year’s experience.
• Experience operating gas or diesel counterbalance trucks; electric trucks may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate LPG counterbalance forklift trucks to load, unload, move, and organise palletised freight.
• Use forklift-mounted scanning technology to record freight movements and support traceability.
• Handle goods with care and accuracy, following site procedures for scanning, labeling and placement.
• Work with Team Leaders and colleagues to achieve daily targets.
• Follow health and safety procedures, identifying and reporting risks.
• Complete daily pre-use checks on equipment and report faults promptly.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with company standards.
• Support wider hub activity including freight checks and bay organization.

Skills

Forklift licence

Literacy & numeracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in Swadlincote is seeking reliable Forklift Truck Drivers to support our day operations at our brand-new hub. You will safely operate LPG counterbalance forklifts to move palletised freight and help keep freight moving across the country.

This full-time, permanent role offers nights shifts Mon-Fri 8.5 hours, with overtime bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including 28 days holiday, pension, uniform and on-site parking.