Forklift Jobs and FLT Driver Recruitment
Forklift jobs keep goods moving safely between lorries, racking and production lines. A skilled forklift driver can unload a trailer, put stock away at height and keep a busy yard clear without damage or injury. Bernoullis recruits for forklift jobs and FLT jobs on counterbalance, reach, VNA and other trucks, and checks certificates, experience and references before anyone starts.
Why Employers Use Us for Forklift Jobs
Forklift accidents are costly and serious, so employers need drivers who are trained, careful and honest about what they can operate. We ask which trucks, heights and loads your site uses, then match every forklift driver on the equipment they have actually driven.
We Know the Trucks
We ask about counterbalance, reach, VNA, side loaders and yard work before we search. Candidates are matched on the FLT jobs they have really done.
Certificates Checked
We confirm training certificates, refresher dates and recent references, so you know each forklift driver is trained for your equipment.
Forklift Jobs We Recruit For
From counterbalance drivers loading lorries to VNA drivers working high-bay racking, we fill FLT jobs for warehouses, factories and ports.
Counterbalance Drivers
Drivers who load and unload lorries and work the yard.
Reach Truck Drivers
Drivers who put away and retrieve stock at height.
VNA Drivers
Drivers for very narrow aisle and high-bay racking.
Bendi and Articulated
Drivers for articulated trucks in tight aisles.
Production Forklift
FLT drivers feeding lines in factories.
Side Loader Drivers
Drivers handling long loads such as timber or steel.
Multi-Skilled Operatives
Staff who pick, pack and drive trucks when needed.
FLT Team Leaders
Experienced drivers who lead a shift or yard.
The Certificates and Skills We Confirm
Every candidate we put forward for forklift jobs has their training and experience checked first.
Certificates
Proof of training on each truck.
- Certificates from recognised bodies such as RTITB, AITT or ITSSAR.
- Truck types and lift heights covered.
- Refresher training dates.
Driving Skills
How they work day to day.
- Loading and unloading trailers safely.
- Putting away accurately at height.
- Daily pre-use checks and reporting faults.
Safety & References
Proof of real experience.
- A clean safety record.
- Recent references from warehouse or yard managers.
- Right to work confirmed.
Forklift Jobs Are Wanted in Every Industry
Forklift jobs exist wherever goods are stored or moved, from distribution centres and builders’ merchants to food factories and ports. The National Careers Service puts typical pay for a forklift driver at £23,000 for a starter rising to £32,000 for an experienced person (National Careers Service).
Drivers who hold reach or VNA certificates, or who can work in chilled or frozen stores, are often in short supply. Many FLT jobs also include picking or goods-in work between loads.
We help employers by reaching certified drivers who are not scrolling job boards, and by being honest about trucks, shifts and pay. For job seekers, that means forklift jobs that match your certificates and the hours you want.
Why employers choose us for forklift jobs
- Licences, tickets and right to work checked first
- Shortlists of two or three, not piles of CVs
- Permanent, temporary and contract roles
- Counterbalance, reach, VNA and team leader hires
- Free consultation to understand your operation
- Fixed-fee and subscription pricing options
- One 60-day guarantee on every plan
Warehouse racking
Reach and VNA drivers for high-bay storage.
Goods-in and yards
Counterbalance FLT jobs loading and unloading lorries.
Ports and containers
Drivers loading containers for export.
Permanent and Temporary Forklift Recruitment
Volumes rise and fall through the year. We fill permanent forklift jobs, temporary cover and peak shifts.
Permanent hires
Drivers who will grow into team leader roles.
Peak season
Extra FLT drivers for busy periods.
Temporary cover
Short-term cover for holidays and sickness.
How to Hire for Forklift Jobs: A Practical Guide
Start with the truck. Say exactly which trucks the role uses, the lift heights and the loads. A counterbalance driver is not automatically trained on a reach truck, and candidates need to know before they apply.
Next, check training. Ask for certificates from a recognised training body and the date of the last refresher, and plan to assess new drivers on your own site and equipment.
Then be clear about the rest of the job. Many FLT jobs mix driving with picking, goods-in or loading, and some are in chilled stores or outside yards.
Finally, move quickly. Experienced, certified drivers are often hired within days.
What we assess
- Truck types and lift heights
- Certificates and refresher dates
- Safe loading and unloading
- Pre-use checks
- Right to work and references
- Shift and travel availability
Forklift Careers
Whether you hold one certificate or several, we help you find forklift jobs that fit your experience. We explain the trucks, the hours and the pay before you apply, and we never send your details without your permission.
Forklift work can lead to team leading, warehouse supervision and HGV driving.
Warehouse jobs
Warehouse operative roles.
HGV driving
HGV driver jobs.
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How We Recruit for Forklift Drivers
Role briefing
We talk to you online or in person to understand your site, your trucks and the drivers you need.
Targeted search
We approach certified drivers who live within reach of your site.
Skills & checks
We check certificates, right to work and recent references.
Shortlist & aftercare
Your new driver arrives briefed and ready for your own site assessment. We check in after the first weeks.
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What Bernoullis Is Built On
At our organisation, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the workplace, ensuring that every member of our team exemplifies these principles. We accept full accountability for our actions, demonstrate ownership in our responsibilities, and prioritise safety in all our endeavours, acknowledging its vital role in our success. These core values not only guide us in providing exceptional service to our clients but also contribute significantly to fostering and nurturing enduring relationships with our clients and partners. Our adherence to these principles shapes our organisational culture and propels us to continuously enhance and innovate across all facets of our business.
Logistics Recruitment. We Solve Your Equations.
We bring the careful, evidence-based approach that has served employers for more than 20 years to every logistics search. Licences, skills and references come first, so you only meet people who can genuinely do the job.
We Offer a Free of Charge Online Session & Site Visit
We believe talking to the people who run your yard and warehouse is the best way to understand a role. Book a free online session and we will learn about your site, your trucks and the forklift jobs you need to fill, at no cost.
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Forklift Jobs: Your Questions Answered
What does a forklift driver do?
A forklift driver uses a powered truck to load and unload lorries, move pallets around a site and put stock away in racking, often at height. Drivers also do daily safety checks on their truck.
What are FLT jobs?
FLT stands for fork lift truck. FLT jobs is another name for forklift jobs, covering counterbalance, reach, VNA and other trucks.
Do I need a licence for forklift jobs?
Employers expect proper training on each type of truck, usually shown by a certificate from a recognised training body. People often call this a forklift licence.
How much do forklift jobs pay?
The National Careers Service puts typical pay for a forklift driver at £23,000 for a starter rising to £32,000 for an experienced person. Nights, weekends and specialist trucks often pay more.
What is the difference between counterbalance and reach?
A counterbalance truck has its weight at the back and is used for loading lorries and yard work. A reach truck lifts loads high into racking inside the warehouse.
Do you recruit for temporary FLT jobs?
Yes. We fill permanent, temporary and peak season FLT jobs.
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