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

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking flexible (temporary) Forklift Drivers to support Royal Mail during the Christmas period. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, load/unload, move parcels, and maintain safety and efficiency in a busy Parcel Hub.

Ideal candidates hold a valid RTITB or ITSSAR counterbalance licence, have FLT/warehouse experience, and can lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg. Shifts include morning, afternoon and night with enhanced rates on certain periods.

Qualifications

• Holds a 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.
• Comfortable standing/walking for long periods.
• Reliable, flexible and safety-conscious with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move materials and equipment.
• Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels.
• Transport materials to storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks.
• Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas.
• Complete pre-use checks and report faults or damage.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Collaborate with supervisors to meet daily targets.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

FLT driving experience

Warehouse experience

Attention to safety

Job description

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

• 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.

Our ideal candidate:

• 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.

• Morning Shift 06:00–14:00 £16.29
• Afternoon Shift 14:00–22:00 £16.29
• Night Shift 22:00–06:00 £17.59
• Bank Holidays All Day £20.54

Important Information

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