VNA Driver

Job description

Forklift Driver Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire

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Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: MondayFriday, 42.5 hours per week

Robertson Recruitment are looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join its busy Ilkeston operation.
This is a permanent position offering stable working hours and enhanced rates for overtime, weekends and qualifying night hours. Applicants must have previous warehouse experience. PPT, counterbalance forklift or VNA licences would be advantageous, although candidates do not need to hold all three.
Available Shifts The position operates Monday to Friday, with the following shift options:
06:0015:30

08:3017:30

16:0001:30

20:0005:30

Employees will work 42.5 hours per week, based on nine paid hours per day.
Pay Rates Standard rate: £12.71 per hour

MondayFriday overtime after nine hours: £19.06 per hour

Weekend rate: £25.42 per hour

Night premium: An additional £3.17 per hour for hours worked between 20:00 and 06:00

Where only part of a shift falls between 20:00 and 06:00, the additional £3.17 will only be paid for the qualifying hours. The remaining hours will be paid at the applicable standard rate.
Key Responsibilities Operating forklift trucks and other warehouse equipment safely

Loading and unloading vehicles

Moving and storing products within designated warehouse locations

Picking and preparing orders for dispatch

Receiving and checking incoming goods

Completing stock checks and warehouse documentation

Reporting damaged products and stock discrepancies

Supporting general warehouse duties when required

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace

Following company procedures and health and safety requirements

Skills and Experience Previous warehouse experience is essential

A PPT, counterbalance forklift or VNA licence would be advantageous

Applicants holding one or more relevant licences will be considered

Experience loading, unloading and moving stock

Good attention to detail

Strong awareness of warehouse health and safety

Able to work accurately xohmjla within a busy environment

Physically capable of completing warehouse duties

Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible regarding overtime and weekend working when required

Whats on Offer Permanent, full-time employment

Basic rate of £12.71 per hour

Enhanced overtime and weekend rates

Additional premium for qualifying night hours

Stable Monday-to-Friday working pattern

Long-term opportunity with an established logistics company

Supportive warehouse and operations team

If you have previous warehouse experience and hold a PPT, forklift or VNA licence, apply today for immediate consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ilkeston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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