Warehouse FLT Forklift Driver

We are looking for an experienced FLT / Forklift Driver to join our busy team in Crawley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established operation where you will play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Working as part of a supportive team you will be responsible for loading unloading and moving palletised goods while maintaining excellent safety and accuracy standards. If you are reliable hard-working and experienced on a counterbalance truck we would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time permanent position with the below shift patterns available:

• Monday to Friday 4:00am to 13:00pm
• Monday to Friday 11:00am to 20:00pm

Optional Weekend overtime is available

Salary: 26439 per annum

What Youll Be Doing

• Operate LPG counterbalance forklift trucks to safely load and unload palletised freight in a high-volume time-sensitive environment.
• Use forklift-mounted scanning technology to accurately record freight movements and ensure traceability across the network.
• Maintain precise handling and placement of goods following scanning and labelling procedures to support efficient hub operations.
• Report directly to the Team Leader working collaboratively with colleagues to meet nightly performance targets.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety adhering to all site protocols and proactively identifying and reporting risks or unsafe practices.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on equipment and promptly escalate any faults or maintenance needs.
• Contribute to a positive team culture showing respect reliability and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Keep work areas clean organised and compliant with company standards to support operational efficiency and safety.
• Support cross-functional tasks when required such as assisting with freight checks bay organisation or liaising with admin teams to ensure smooth operational flow.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• A valid FLT / Forklift licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck within a warehouse logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operation with the ability to handle goods safely and accurately.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to support scanning paperwork and freight handling tasks.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team to meet operational targets.

What Youll Bring

• A reliable and hard-working attitude with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to getting the job done right first time.
• A positive team-focused approach and the ability to work well in a busy warehouse environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the wider operation when needed.
• A professional approach and confidence working in an environment that may include outdoor duties.

Additional Information :

What Youll Receive:

• Overtime at time and a quarter (1.25x).
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Increasing following 3 years service.
• Access to a bespoke state-of-the-art facility designed for comfort safety and operational excellence.
• Subsidised on-site canteen offering hot meals and refreshments.
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing national network.
• Ongoing access to diverse training and development programmes.
• Pension scheme and other benefits.
• Free on-site parking and staff amenities.
• Supportive team-focused working environment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time