Forklift Driver

Job post summary

Date posted:3 August 2026

Pay:From £16.45 per hour

Job Description:

FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver – Night Shift

Location:Dunstable
Job Type:Full-time / Temporary / Temp-to-Perm
Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday – Night Shift
Pay Rate:Starting at£16.45 per hour
, increasing to£17.45 per hour
following qualification for Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) pay.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced
FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver
to join a busy warehouse operation on a permanent
Monday to Friday night shift
.

Please note:Successful candidates will initially be required to complete several weeks of training on the
late shift (2:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday to Friday)before transferring to the permanent night shift.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and safety-conscious FLT driver looking for long-term work with competitive rates of pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Reach and Counterbalance forklift trucks.
• Load and unload vehicles efficiently.
• Move stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders when required.
• Complete stock movements accurately using warehouse systems.
• Carry out routine vehicle safety checks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and adhere to all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid, in-date Reach and Counterbalance FLT licences (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating both Reach and Counterbalance trucks.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete the initial training period on the late shift before moving to nights.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to support business needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• £16.45 per hour
  from day one.
• Increase to£17.45 per hour
  once eligible for Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) pay.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Ongoing work with the potential for a permanent position.
• Weekly pay.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Free on-site parking.