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Forklift Driver

Thame, Oxfordshire

Planet Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
3 hours ago
Salary
26000.00 - 29000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Planet Recruitment
Closes
02 Jan 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our prestigous client for a Yard Forklift Driver to join the yard team within one of the UK's most modern and professional vehicle Dismantlers and parts recyclers based in Thame, Oxon. Our client operate industry– leading forklift equipment, including Linde and Combi–lift models.

Comprehensive training on our specific machinery will be provided to the successful candidate.

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

Load and unload lorries with vehicles.

Placing and moving vehicles onto cantilever racking systems and moving vehicles around the site.

Ensure daily/weekly checks are complete on the FLT to a very high Health & Safety standard.

Stock checking your area – ensuring all vehicles are logged at every movement.

Efficiency is key, keeping doubling handling of vehicles to an absolute minimum.

The ideal qualities required for the role are as follows:

Multi–directional FLT license (a bonus)

Counterbalance FLT license

Experience driving FLT's in working environments (ideally moving vehicles)

Positive can–do attitude

Knowledge of cars

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 4.45pm (2 x 30–minute breaks)

The starting salary is 26,000 (OTE 29,000) per annum to be reviewed after the successful completion of the 3–month probationary period .Plus, upon successful completion eligibility for a discretional monthly bonus (8–10%) , petrol allowance, and a generous discount on car parts.

Job Types: Full–time, Permanent

Pay: 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pensionOn–site parkingTo find out more, please call Adam or Scott on (phone number removed)

INDENG

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information.

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Ad ID: 5417504315

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