FLT​/Forklift Driver

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a global leader in door manufacturing? JELD-WEN Penrith is now hiring Forklift Operatives to join our friendly team!

We offer full training and great career growth opportunities. Be part of a supportive workplace where you can develop new skills and build your future.

Candidates who do not currently hold a valid FLT licence are still encouraged to apply, as full training can be provided.

As of August 2025, JELD-WEN Penrith continues to offer competitive rates of pay, with rates adjusted to reflect current standards:

Early Shift (6am–2pm): £13.23/hour

• Great Pay:
  Start from £13.26/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
• Immediate Start:
  Begin your new career right away
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6-2, 10-6, 2-10).
• Skill Development:
  Gain hands-on experience and grow your expertise in a supportive environment.

• Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment
• Handling stock bookings, rotations and general warehouse duties
• Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons.

• Commitment to workplace safety
• Good timekeeping is essential
• Reliability and quality consciousness
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic English communication skills.
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Comprehensive training from day one with access to internal and external courses
• Inclusive work environment
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) and life insurance (6x salary)
• Wellbeing app offering Confidential Emotional Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, Online Support, and Interactive Digital Tools
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  :
  Cycle to work, Health cash plan, buy up to 5 days annual leave
• Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products (cost + 5%)
• Annual performance bonus and employee referral bonus
• Team-building events
  , such as Fun Family Day.

Apply today and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.