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: 

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  £15.31 per hour

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  12-hour shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends)

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

 What you’ll be doing: 

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

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

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  Keeping the flow moving by returning empty bins for reloading 

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  Supporting a smooth, continuous production line 

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  Carrying out daily equipment always checks and operating safely 

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  Communicating with the yard team to keep everything running like clockwork 

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  Pitching in with general yard duties when needed 

What makes this role exciting? 

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

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   Work in a buzzing, outdoor environment during the summer season 

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  Play a key role in keeping production flowing smoothly 

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  Every shift is active, engaging, and team-driven 

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  Free forklift upskill conversion to operate a telehandler 

What we’re looking for: 

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

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  Some experience in a busy forklift role 

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

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  Ability to work to tight deadlines and keep things moving efficiently 

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  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