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Night Shift Forklift Driver - Counterbalance & ReachReed • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
Night Shift Forklift Driver - Counterbalance & Reach

Night Shift Forklift Driver - Counterbalance & Reach

Reed • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Salary: From £34,000 - £37,000Job Type: Full-timeShift: Night Shift

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO WORK NIGHT SHIFTS AND HOLD A VALID COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT LICENCE. A REACH TRUCK LICENCE WOULD BE A BONUS

The Company

My client is a well-established logistics provider offering distribution and warehousing solutions for palletised goods. The operation includes a large vehicle and trailer fleet alongside extensive warehouse facilities, supporting a fast-moving and safety-focused logistics environment.

The Role

My client is seeking an enthusiastic, positive and hardworking Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their Night Shift team. Working as part of a small, close-knit team, you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring smooth overnight operations.

This role offers long-term progression, with the opportunity to be trained to step up and cover night shift supervision, which will include basic people management and IT-based tasks. Strong communication skills will be essential as responsibilities grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading lorries safely and efficiently
  • Operating a counterbalance forklift in line with health & safety procedures
  • Supporting the smooth running of night shift operations
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Assisting with team supervision duties as trained

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
  • Reach Truck Licence (highly desirable)
  • Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to progress and take on additional responsibility

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit and you’re interested in developing your career within transport and logistics, I’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV directly to me, or feel free to call for an informal and confidential discussion about the role. Email: Phone:

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