Experienced Forklift Driver Reach D2 and Counterbalance - Derby

🚜 Forklift Driver - Reach Truck D2 & Counterbalance

📍 Location: Derby (additional opportunities in Belper, DE56)

💼 Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary (potential for permanent placement)

💰 Pay Rates:

• Day Shift: £15.12 per hour
• Afternoon Shift: £17.00 per hour

🔹 About the Role

Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Forklift Drivers to join a world-renowned manufacturing client operating in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Derby. Additional roles are available in Belper (DE56) for candidates willing to travel or based locally.

Please note: This role will primarily involve working afternoon shifts, so flexibility is essential.

Candidates who successfully pass the on-site practical assessment will be eligible for an immediate start.

✅ Requirements

To be considered, candidates must:

• Have at least 12 months of recent experience operating a Reach Truck.
• Hold accredited and in-date D2 Reach Truck (over 8 meters) and Counterbalance certifications. (In-house licenses are not accepted.)
• Be flexible with shift patterns (morning and afternoon shifts as required).
• Be physically capable of performing line-feeding duties, including:
  • Picking and moving boxes/pallets
  • Operating various types of MHE
  • Prioritising and planning for changeovers

🕒 Working Hours

• Morning Shift: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-12:00
• Afternoon Shift: Monday-Thursday 14:30-23:00, Friday 12:00-18:00
• Afternoon shift availability is essential.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Supplying parts to busy production lines
• Supporting smooth changeovers
• Handling goods in/out, loading and unloading
• Performing general FLT duties as required
• Maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency

🎁 Benefits

• Up to 33 days of annual leave
• Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown off
• On-site Blue Arrow support team and 24/7 out-of-hours contact
• Opportunity for promotion and growth within a leading business

📩 Next Steps

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and meet the criteria above, apply today. Once your application is received, you'll be sent registration links via email. We aim to review all applications within 48 working hours.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.