Forklift Driver

Cpl; Ballyerra; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group in Fermoy is seeking an experienced 14 Tonne Forklift Driver to join the operations team. You will safely move, load, and store timber products and log stock in a busy log yard and sawmill, reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Team Lead. Immediate start available.

Responsibilities include transporting logs, loading timber packs, maintaining safety practices, and supporting production with timely material flow. A strong commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy forklift trucks, preferably 8T-14T or larger.
• Valid forklift licence/certification or willingness to obtain or renew certification.
• Strong understanding of safe material handling practices.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, or outdoor operational environment.
• Excellent safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices

Responsibilities

• Operate a 14-tonne forklift truck to transport logs, sawn timber, and materials safely throughout the site.
• Load and unload timber packs, log deliveries, and other materials efficiently and accurately.
• Support the movement of materials to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Stack and organise timber in designated storage areas to maximise space and accessibility.
• Complete daily pre-use inspections and carry out basic equipment checks.
• Identify and report equipment defects, faults, or maintenance requirements.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and site procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and a safe working environment.
• Work closely with log yard, production, and transport teams.
• Assist with general log yard duties as required.
• Participate in training, safety briefings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Job description

Forklift Driver

Location: Fermoy

Rate of Pay: €17.08 per hour (including shift allowance)

Shift Pattern: Rotating Two-Week Cycle

Start Date: Immediate

Shift Schedule

Week 1: 07:00 - 15:30

Week 2: 16:00 - 00:00

About the Role

Our client is currently seeking an experienced 14 Tonne Forklift Driver to join their operations team in Fermoy. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Shift Team Lead, this role is responsible for the safe, efficient movement, loading, and storage of timber products and log stock within a busy log yard and sawmill environment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting production operations by ensuring a continuous flow of materials while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operate a 14-tonne forklift truck to transport logs, sawn timber, and materials safely throughout the site.

Load and unload timber packs, log deliveries, and other materials efficiently and accurately.

Support the movement of materials to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Stack and organise timber in designated storage areas to maximise space and accessibility.

Complete daily pre-use inspections and carry out basic equipment checks.

Identify and report equipment defects, faults, or maintenance requirements.

Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and site procedures.

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and a safe working environment.

Work closely with log yard, production, and transport teams.

Assist with general log yard duties as required.

Participate in training, safety briefings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential

Proven experience operating heavy forklift trucks, preferably 8T-14T or larger.

Valid forklift licence/certification or willingness to obtain or renew certification.

Strong understanding of safe material handling practices.

Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, or outdoor operational environment.

Excellent safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices