Forklift Driver


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£14.49 to £14.49 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nelson, BB9 5SR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job description

We are looking for Forklift Drivers to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Nelson (BB9)

- 12-HOUR CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights

- Days: 06:00 – 18:00

- Nights: 18:00 – 06:00

- 12-hour shifts with a paid 1-hour break

- £14.49ph | Overtime £21.74ph

- Ongoing temporary role

- Immediate starts available

- Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

You will be operating Double Handler FLTs, which are specialist forklifts fitted with four forks, allowing multiple pallets to be handled at once – all training is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operating Double Handler FLTs fitted with four forks to safely move and handle materials and products.

- Loading, unloading and transporting palletised goods safely and efficiently.

- Moving and positioning materials and products throughout the site.

- Safely handling multiple pallets using the Double Handler FLT.

- Carrying out shunting duties where required, in line with site procedures.

- Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs where trained and authorised.

- Completing daily FLT checks and reporting any faults or safety concerns.

- Following all Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.

- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

- Working effectively as part of the warehouse team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

What we're looking for:

- Minimum Counterbalance FLT licence

- At least 6 months' practical FLT experience

- Previous Reach Truck experience would be advantageous but is not essential

- Shunt licence/experience would be highly desirable

- Confident and competent operating FLT equipment

Important Information:

- Due to the location of the site (BB9) and shift start/finish times, you must have your own transport. There is no suitable public transport available for these shifts.

- There is also a strict no-smoking policy on site, and employees are required to remain on site throughout their shift.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Would also suit: Warehouse Operative, FLT Driver, VNA Driver, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Warehouse Technician, Logistics Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative, Distribution Operative, Warehouse & Logistics Operative, Materials Handler, Material Controller, Stores Operative, Dispatch Operative, Despatch Operative, Stock Controller, Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Loader, Warehouse Assistant, Supply Chain Operative, Logistics Technician, Warehouse Team Member, Warehouse Associate.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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