Forklift Operative


Job description

Forklift Operative Newtownards £12.97 - £14.64p/h (Days) Staffline Ireland is currently seeking a dayshift forklift/warehouse operative to join our client, a leading dairy manufacturer, on an initial temporary basis at their site in Newtownards. What we’re offering: Base pay rate of £12.97p/h (reviewed yearly) Additional £1.67p/h for every hour shunting Overtime paid after 37 hours worked Temporary to permanent opportunities available Role: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor you will be responsible for the movement of goods withing a busy distribution warehouse.

Responsibilities

  • Shunting duties (once trained)
  • Loading of products onto various
  • Preparing orders for despatch
  • Checking products for defects
  • Moving goods through the warehouse
  • Reporting breakdowns, spillages, quality control issues

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Valid counterbalance forklift licence
  • Full driving licence (required for shunter training)
  • Previous experience working nightshift positions preferred
  • Previous warehouse/production experience preferred
  • Must pass a pre-employment drugs & alcohol test

Vacancy ID
1774394
Job ref.
J19038
Job Sector
Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newtownards
Salary
£12.97 - £14.64 per hour
No. vacancies
5
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37.5
Published date
12/06/2026
Closing date
03/07/2026
Worktime
6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm, days to be confirmed

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