Nights Forklift Driver

Job description

Forklift Driver Night Shift

Location: Northampton NN5 St James
Salary: £13.97 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm 1:00am

Quest Employment is currently recruiting for experienced Forklift Drivers to join a busy and growing warehouse operation in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with Counterbalance FLT experience who are looking for a stable night shift role within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The Role

As a Forklift Driver, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring products are moved, loaded, and dispatched safely and efficiently.

The role involves a mixture of forklift work, manual handling, stock control, and general warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries using a Counterbalance forklift
• Moving stock safely throughout the warehouse and yard
• Picking and preparing customer orders for dispatch
• Checking, labelling, and banding completed orders
• Replenishing stock into storage locations and stillages
• Supporting stock counts and stock control processes
• Completing warehouse paperwork and documentation accurately
• Carrying out general warehouse duties as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Following all Health & Safety procedures at all times

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to complete manual handling duties safely
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £13.97 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Weekly pay through Quest Employment

If you are looking for a long-term Forklift Driver role with consistent hours and career progression, apply today.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£13.00 Per Hour

Published at

21-07-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English