Forklift Operator

Company: Baltic Recruitment Limited Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Salary: £12.53 - £25.06 per hour Posted: Jul 25, 2025
Temporary, full-time
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Job Description

We are recruiting for skilled Forklift Truck Operators to join our logistics client based in Washington, Sunderland.

Duties:

  • Operate counterbalance Forklift Truck adhering to strict health and safety
  • Load and unload materials from lorries and storage area
  • Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials throughout the warehouse
  • Accurately record inventory movements using a Warehouse Management System
  • Conduct heavy lifting and manual handling as required
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain an organised and clean warehouse environment

Skills:

  • Experienced counterbalance Forklift Truck operator
  • Experienced working in a logistics and warehouse setting
  • Experienced using hand-held scanners
  • Experienced working within a strict health and safety environment
  • Basic maths skills for inventory management
  • Automotive logistics experience would be advantageous

Shifts:

Weekly rotation, days and lates.

Days: 07:00am – 15:18pm

Lates 16:20pm – 00:38am

Overtime schedule:

1 hour per day Monday – Thursday

5-8 hours on a Saturday when on day shift rotation

Pay:

Dayshift: £12.53 per hour

Lateshift: £14.40 per hour

Overtime: Time and a half / Double Time.
Contract Type: Temp to Perm