Forklift Driver

🚜 SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY – FORKLIFT OPERATOR 🌞🍇
Join the action this summer and be part of a fast-moving harvest team!
Looking for a hands-on summer role? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy, high-energy site handling fresh fruit deliveries during peak season. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit! Immediate starts available with work until the end of August or starts available at the end of June until the end of August.
Pay & Hours: 

• £15.31 per hour

• 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends)

• Rotating Panama shift pattern (great work/life balance with built-in days off) 

 What you’ll be doing:

• Unloading full bins of freshly harvested blackcurrants from side-loading lorries

• Transporting bins to the intake area and positioning them for processing.

• Keeping the flow moving by returning empty bins for reloading 

• Supporting a smooth, continuous production line 

• Carrying out daily equipment always checks and operating safely 

• Communicating with the yard team to keep everything running like clockwork 

• Pitching in with general yard duties when needed 

What makes this role exciting?

• Be part of a high-speed harvest operation moving up to 400 tonnes per day 

• Work in a buzzing, outdoor environment during the summer season 

• Play a key role in keeping production flowing smoothly 

• Every shift is active, engaging, and team-driven 

• Free forklift upskill conversion to operate a telehandler 

What we’re looking for:

• Valid, in-date forklift certificate  (This can be Counterbalance, Reach, Flexi or VNA) 

• Some experience in a busy forklift role 

• Someone who is interested in being trained to operate a JCB Telehandler 

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and keep things moving efficiently 

• A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and communication skills 

Ready to get started?
Apply online today or come and see us:
📍 Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ
📞 01452 507500
🕗 Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

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