Forklift Driver (Reach D2 & Counterbalance) Bel



📍 **Location:** Belper, DE56
💰 **Pay:** £15.12-£20.45 per hour (standard
🕑 **Shifts:** Rotating Early & Late
📄 **Contract Type:** Temporary with Temp-to-Perm genuine opportunities.

**Work at a World-Class Manufacturing Site in Belper!**

Located in Belper, Derbyshire, our client is a global pioneer in heating technology. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and skills development, the company is leading the way in low-carbon heating solutions.



### 🔧 What You'll Need:

- ✅ At least 12 months Reach Truck experience
- ✅ Valid and accredited Reach Truck D2 (8m+) & Counterbalance licenses
- ✅ Physically fit and flexible with shift patterns
- ✅ **Willingness to work across rotating shifts and adapt to changing schedules as required by the client**

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### 🛠️ FLT Duties Include:

- 🚚 **Feeding production lines** with materials and components to maintain workflow
- 🔄 **Assisting with changeovers** by relocating tools, packaging, and parts
- 📦 **Loading and unloading** goods from lorries and internal transport systems
- 🧱 **Stock movement** between warehouse, production, and dispatch areas
- 🧾 **Using scanners and warehouse systems** to track inventory and goods flow
- 🧰 **General forklift operations**, including stacking, racking, and pallet handling
- 🔍 **Daily pre-use vehicle checks** and reporting any faults immediately
- 🧯 **Strict adherence to safety protocols**, including:
- Wearing full PPE (hi-vis, safety boots, gloves, etc.)
- Maintaining safe speeds and clear visibility at all times
- Following designated FLT routes and pedestrian safety zones
- Never operating equipment under fatigue or distraction
- Participating in regular safety briefings and toolbox talks
- Complying with all site-specific health & safety regulations

💷 Pay Rates:

🌅 **Days: £15.12/hr** *
🌙 **Afternoons: £17.00/hr**
(applies to drivers with valid D2 Reach Truck certification only)*

🕒 Shift Times:

- **Mon-Thu:** 6am-2:30pm / 2:30pm-11pm
- **Fri:** 6am-12pm / 12pm-6pm

🎁 Benefits:

🏖️ 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

👥 On-Site Support & 24/7 Contact Help is always available when you need

🍽️ On-Site Canteen Serving delicious, freshly prepared meals every day.
200 Degrees Coffee Shop Premium coffee served on-site to keep you energised.



📩 **Apply Now!**
Check your email for the registration link - we'll be in touch within 48 working hours.


Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Advertiser
Blue Arrow
Organisation
Blue Arrow
Reference
JO-2509-68645
Contract Type
Belper
Salary
overtime
Expiry Date
22/10/2025 13:13:00
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