Forklift Driver

  • Randstad Inhouse Services
  • Peterlee, County Durham
  • Apr 29, 2026
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

"Precision, Power, and Performance - Is that you?"

We're looking for a skilled Forklift Operator who takes pride in keeping the gears of commerce turning. If you're a safety-first professional with the finesse to navigate tight aisles and the drive to hit daily targets, we want you on our team.

The Role: Forklift Operator

Location: Peterlee (On-site)

Contract: 24 months fixed term assignment till Nov 2027

Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Excellent Pay Rates:

  • Day Shift: 14.13 - 16.22 per hour

  • Afternoon Shift (20% premium): 16.96 - 19.46 per hour

  • Night Shift (35% premium): 19.08 - 21.90 per hour

  • Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): 21.20- 24.33 per hour

  • Overtime 2 (Sundays): 28.26- 32.44 per hour

Shift Timings:

  • Days: 08:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00 - 12:30 (Fri)

  • Afternoons: 16:00 - 00:00 (Mon-Thurs), 12:30 - 17:00 (Fri)

  • Nights: 00:00 - 08:00 (Mon-Thurs), 17:00 - 21:30 (Fri)

What You'll Need:

  • At least 1 year of FLT/Forklift Truck operating experience.

  • A Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).

  • Accredited certification (e.g., RTITB, ITSAAR). In-house certificates are not accepted.

Fantastic Benefits:

  • Free on-site car parking and access to an on-site gym.

  • Randstad Flexible Benefits App (discounts at major shops, restaurants, and cinemas)

  • Employee assistance programs (financial and counselling services)

  • 2x monthly bonuses

Apply Now! If this sounds like your next move, submit your updated CV immediately. Our team will contact successful candidates. (Due to high application volume, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful this time.)