Forklift Truck Driver

Location: Derbyshire

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

£20.37 per hour | 4 on 4 off | Temp to Perm | North Derbyshire

About the Role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established industrial manufacturer in North Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term stability, career progression and a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidates.

Working Environment – Please Read

Physically demanding role within a specialist industrial recycling environment.
Hot, dusty setting whilst wearing under T-shirt, under trousers, full overalls, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, hard hat and respirator mask for your 12-hour shifts.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a blood test as part of the induction, followed by regular occupational health monitoring.
A full site tour must be attended prior to starting to see the working environment first-hand.
Two x 1-hour breaks per shift – workers are required to shower and change PPE during each break. All PPE and laundry facilities are provided on site.

The Role

Operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck to safely move raw materials, finished products and waste materials around the site.
Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
Supplying production areas with materials to ensure the manufacturing process runs smoothly.
Stacking and transporting products within the warehouse and production areas.
Carrying out daily pre-use checks on the forklift truck and reporting any defects.
Working safely around heavy machinery, production operatives and other site vehicles.
Maintaining high housekeeping standards and following all health and safety procedures.
A valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and previous Counterbalance FLT experience are essential for this role.

Shift Pattern & Pay

Continental 4 on / 4 off rotation.
2 x Days: 06:00 – 18:00.
2 x Nights: 18:00 – 06:00.
4 days off.
Pattern repeated for seven rotations, followed by an 18-day rostered break.
£20.37 per hour (£16.00 basic + £4.37 shift premium).

What's on Offer

Genuine career progression opportunities.
Full PPE provided, including specialist respiratory protection.
On-site laundry facilities for all workwear.
Modern changing facilities, showers and lockers.
Welfare facilities and subsidised canteen (weekday day shifts).
If you are looking for a long-term placement with career opportunities, please click Apply Now and a member of the team will be in touch.

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