Warehouse/ Forklift Driver- Full UK Driving Licence Required

Ashton Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton Recruitment in Belfast is seeking a hands-on Warehouse/Forklift Driver role combining picking and packing, loading and local deliveries with customer interaction. You'll support trade counter customers and ensure orders are accurate and on time.

Working Monday to Friday, 8am–5:30pm, you’ll earn £14 per hour with a view to Permanent after a Temporary period. Must hold a full UK driving licence and counterbalance forklift licence, plus warehouse or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean UK driving licence
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous warehouse or customer service experience
• Computer literate
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders to customer specifications
• Loading delivery vans and securing orders correctly
• Delivering orders safely and efficiently
• Assisting customers in-store and over the phone
• Supporting customer collections and recommending suitable products

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Customer service

Computer literacy

Strong communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Looking for a stable, hands-on role with variety, customer interaction, and long-term security? This permanent opportunity combines warehouse operations with driving duties, offering a steady Monday-Friday schedule and a competitive annual salary.

Based in Belfast, this role involves working within a busy warehouse environment, preparing customer orders for delivery, supporting customers at the trade counter, and completing local van deliveries. You'll be a key part of day-to-day operations, helping ensure orders are accurate, on time, and delivered with great customer service.

Position: Warehouse/ Forklift Driver- Full UK Driving licence required

Location: Belfast

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £14 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5.30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders to customer specifications
• Loading delivery vans and securing orders correctly
• Delivering orders safely and efficiently
• Assisting customers in-store and over the phone
• Supporting customer collections and recommending suitable products

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, values strong customer relationships, and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency. You'll gain consistency, responsibility, and the chance to be a trusted point of contact for customers.

Essential Criteria

• Must have a full clean UK Driving licence- relief driving
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous warehouse or customer service experience
• Computer literate
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic

Desirable Criteria

• Trade counter experience

If you're ready to step into a permanent role that balances warehouse duties, driving, and customer interaction, this could be the right fit for you.