Forklift Driver (Manufacturing Goods-In/Out)

Posted on February 13th, 2026

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£12.84 - £19.26 per hour

Type of Job: Temporary

On behalf of a client, who are a specialist national manufacturer based in Eurocentral area, we are seeking a forklift driver to join their despatch team with an excellent chance to go permanent in due course.

Your Time at Work
Role involves operating a counterbalance forklift truck for the majority of the shift.
Moving palletised stock from the production area to storage.
Loading and unloading trailers
Taking goods-in and recording raw materials entering the warehouse.
Ensuring safety and meeting quality standards

Our Perfect Worker
Previous experience in a busy distribution centre or manufacturing warehouse is desirable
Forklift licence must be current / refreshed in the UK in the last 3 years.
Comfortable working near machinery
Reliable and committed to working a rotating shift pattern
Own transport may be required due to location and shifts.

Key Information and Benefits
Rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday
Immediate Starts
£12.84 per hr, starting pay rate - with a new pay raise to be announced asap.
Regular overtime available and paid at 1.5x & 2x.
Full 40 hours paid weekly
A chance to go permanent with a reputable organisation and further opportunities to progress.

About Brightwork
Brightwork Ltd, part of the Staffline Group, offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.