VNA Forklift Driver, Derby

Essential Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Full-time 40 hours

Overtime opportunities

Permanent contract after probation

On-site canteen and vending facilities

Free on-site parking

Monday to Friday shifts

Job summary

Essential Recruitment is seeking a VNA Forklift Driver in Derby (DE21) to operate VNA/Reach trucks for loading/unloading, moving stock, and retrieving pallets from high racking. The role offers Monday-to-Friday shifts, 40 hours per week, paid breaks, and the potential for a permanent contract after probation.

Applicants should hold a valid forklift licence (in-house or external) and have warehouse or logistics experience.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence accepted (in-house or external).
• Experience with VNA and/or Reach trucks preferred.
• Background in warehouse or logistics environment.
• Reliable, good attitude and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Operate VNA and/or Reach Truck equipment.
• Load and unload goods safely and efficiently.
• Move stock around the warehouse.
• Retrieve and store pallets from racking up to 13.5 metres high.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a safe and organised warehouse environment.

Skills

VNA/Reach truck experience

Forklift licence

Warehouse logistics experience

Safety conscious

Job description

VNA Forklift Driver, Derby DE21

£13.54 Days | £15.57 Afters | Monday to Friday | Paid Breaks

Are you an experienced VNA or Reach Truck Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role?

We're currently recruiting Forklift Drivers to join a busy warehouse operation in Derby (DE21), with excellent facilities, overtime opportunities and the potential for a permanent contract following a successful probation period.

In this Forklift Driver role you will be operating VNA and/or Reach Trucks to load and unload goods, move stock around the warehouse and retrieve and store pallets from racking. We're seeking Forklift Drivers with an inhouse or external forklift licence, with experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.

Job Details:

• Pay: £13.54 per hour (Days) / £15.57 per hour (Afters)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shifts: Monday to Friday
  • Day Shift: 6am-2pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 2pm-10pm
• Paid breaks
• Overtime available
• Permanent contract available after probation

What You'll Be Doing as Forklift Driver:

• Operating VNA and/or Reach Truck equipment
• Loading and unloading goods safely and efficiently
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse
• Retrieving and storing pallets from racking up to 13.5 metres high
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Maintaining a safe and organised warehouse environment

What We're Looking For in a Forklift Driver:

• Valid forklift licence – in-house and external licences accepted
• VNA and/or Reach truck forklift experience
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred
• Good attitude and reliable approach to work
• Ability to work safely at height

What's on Offer?

• Paid breaks
• Guaranteed full time hours of 40-hours per week
• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent contract available after probation
• On-site canteen and vending facilities
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Friday working - no weekend shifts

Please note: If you do not hear from us within three working days, assume your application has not been successful.

Advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (an employment business).