Forklift Driver

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We’re growing our team and are looking for a reliable and experienced forklift driver to join our busy distribution centre. In this role you’ll handle vehicles safely and efficiently within our main warehouse, supporting operations as one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakers. If you’re a skilled and licensed forklift driver with a strong work ethic and a commitment to health and safety, this could be the perfect role for you.

• Storing salvage vehicles in racking systems.
• Locating vehicles for retrieval using tablet software.
• Retrieving vehicles cleared for breaking and auction sales.
• Assisting with the movement of vehicles.
• Loading and unloading vehicles from large transporters.
• Working within a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety policies, including manual handling and safe systems of work guidelines.
• Adhering to best‑practice health & safety guidelines.
• Ensuring your forklift is safe, clean and in working order, reporting issues to your manager.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices so all work areas remain clean and tidy.
• Working a swing‑shift pattern: 42.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri): 6:00 am‑3:00 pm one week / 3strtotimepas‑12:00 am the next week.

• Hands‑on forklift experience and proven ability to safely move vehicles or comparable loads of 2+ tonnes.
• Experience working on uneven ground.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Careful and accurate work.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Conscientious approach to work.
• Flexibility and desire to work as part of a team.
• Reach‑truck licence is advantageous.

• Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one.
• Health and wellbeing perks (after probation):
• Health cash plan with health shield.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service benefit.
• Family day & community volunteer day.
• 28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years’ service.
• Increased pension contribution after 5 years.

At Charles Trent, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer long‑term careers with purpose, opportunity and real impact. If you’re ready to bring a proactive attitude and some hard work, we’d love to hear from you.

• Entry level.

• Full‑time.

• Management and Manufacturing.
• Automotive.

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