Forklift Driver

🌞 Summer Opportunity 🌞 Forklift Operator needed in Ledbury with immediate starts available from 15th June until the end of August Paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata) Free on-site parking.
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: 

• Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour)
• Contract: Fixed-term summer project (15th June to the end August)
• Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)
• Day shift: 06:00 to 1800
• Night shift 18:00 to 06:00
• 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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