Royal Mail - Fork Lift Driver - Stoke-On-Trent

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd in Stoke-On-Trent is recruiting temporary Forklift Drivers to support Royal Mail operations during the Christmas period. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, load and unload, and move mail and parcels within the warehouse.

The role requires a valid RTITB or ITSSAR counterbalance licence and previous FLT/warehouse experience. Shifts include Morning, Afternoon and Night with pay rates communicated on site; assignments end when the site closes for the season.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence issued by RTITB or ITSSAR.
• Previous FLT driving and warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg; push trolleys up to 250kg.
• Comfortable standing and walking for long periods; attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move materials within the facility.
• Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels.
• Transport materials to storage, sorting machines and loading docks.
• Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas.
• Complete pre-use checks and report faults or damage promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Flexible shifts

Job description

Royal Mail - Fork Lift Driver - Stoke-On-Trent

Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?

Are you reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment?

Angard Staffing is looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our team as flexible (temporary)

Forklift Drivers with Royal Mail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping Royal Mail move millions of parcels efficiently and safely across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Forklift Driver, you'll be responsible for safely moving mail and parcels throughout the warehouse, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently:

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, products, and equipment within the facility
• Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks
• Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas
• Complete pre-use checks and report any faults or damage immediately
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines

What We're Looking For

You’ll need to be comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment and ready to support mail operations during busy periods.

Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence issued by RTITB or ITSSAR

Has previous FLT driving and warehouse experience (preferred)

Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg and push trolleys/yorks up to 250kg

Comfortable standing and walking for long periods

Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail following safety procedures at all times

Is flexible and able to work across different shifts if required

Pay & Shifts

The table below outlines the typical pay rates for Forklift Driver roles within our Parcel Hub.

Rates may vary slightly during peak periods, and Angard Staffing will communicate any changes in advance.

Shift

Shift Description

Pay Rate

Morning Shift

06:00-14:00

Afternoon Shift

14:00-22:00

Night Shift

22:00-06:00

Bank Holidays

All Day

This role is for a Christmas period. Assignments are temporary and will automatically end once the site closes for the Christmas season.