Oldham Forklift Truck Driver

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our team in the Oldham area. The role involves moving, loading and unloading goods safely and accurately across our site and warehouses on a rotating shift pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Operate counter‑balance and reach forklifts to load, unload, move and rearrange stock.
• Perform basic operation of the palletiser system and conveyor.
• Carry out pre‑use safety checks and keep accurate records.
• Ensure 100% accuracy when loading/unloading by checking products against paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, reporting near‑misses, incidents and injuries.
• Scan pallets, verify correct labelling and store items in the right locations.
• Assist with stocktakes and provide the correct pallet types for production orders.
• Meet output targets through effective teamwork.

Required profile

• Valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences.
• Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Team player able to work to deadlines.
• Capability to perform regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting.

Required skills

• FLT Counterbalance licence.
• Reach forklift licence.
• Ride‑on Powered Pallet Truck (RPPT) operation (desirable).
• Handheld scanner usage.
• Palletiser system operation.

What we offer

• Company pension and life assurance.
• Sick pay and free company products.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema and gyms.
• Wellness programmes, Employee Assistance Programme and on‑demand GP service.
• Early access to pay scheme and salary‑sacrifice options.
• Employee referral scheme.