via reed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Forklift Truck Driver

Randstad RIS
Wigston Contract GBP 26,968 – 36,114
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FLT Counterbalance operatives required for AM or PM or Nights available in Desford - In-house licenses also accepted...

Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company that will provide you with all of the skills and training you need to succeed, as well as a three day weekend! If this sounds like the ideal role for you, get in touch today to discuss a start date...

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction

  • Free parking

  • Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals

  • Excellent on-site facilities

  • Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)

  • Discounted gym membership with access to onsite sporting facilities

  • temporary to permanent positions offered (subject to criteria)

  • Monthly bonus rewarding your performance

  • Regular performance reviews and recognition schemes

  • Candidate surveys - we value your opinions and welcome your feedback

  • Auto Pension scheme enrolment

  • Ongoing professional training and a dedicated Randstad Team based on-site, ready to assist and support you

  • Unique benefits app with shopping, holiday and much more directly available to Randstad workers

Responsibilities:
  • Drive Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks (Please note, this role is predominantly truck-based, but may require work away from the truck from time to time)

  • Transport materials throughout the facility to the point of use

  • General warehouse duties

  • Manual Handling

  • Use handheld scanners to locate and identify products

  • Conduct pre-operation safety check on your vehicle

  • Decant deliveries and pick parts


Pay Rate and Working Hours:
  • Various hours working on either a 4 or 5 day working week Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

  • Friday early Finish

  • Pay rate Am £13.83 per hour, can rise up to £14.58 after 6 months!

  • Pay rate Pm £16.60 per hour, can rise up to £17.49 after 6 months!

  • Pay rate Nights £17.57 per hour, can rise up to £18.52 after 6 months!

Requirements:
  • A valid FLT Licence - in-house licences are accepted.

  • 6 months Fork Lift Driving experience

  • Health and Safety awareness

Apply today to gain experience and enjoy an excellent reward package from an industry world leader!

Please note that a drug and alcohol test will be undertaken prior to being offered an assignment.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

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