Nights Forklift Driver

Posted 28 May 2026
Salary £13.97 per hour
LocationNorthampton
Job type Temp to Perm
Discipline Warehousing & Logistics
ReferenceJT-FF/FLT

Job description

Forklift Driver – Night Shift

Location: Northampton NN5 St James
Salary: £13.97 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 4:00pm – 1:00am

Quest Employment is currently recruiting for experienced Forklift Drivers to join a busy and growing warehouse operation in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with Counterbalance FLT experience who are looking for a stable night shift role within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The Role

As a Forklift Driver, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring products are moved, loaded, and dispatched safely and efficiently.

The role involves a mixture of forklift work, manual handling, stock control, and general warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading deliveries using a Counterbalance forklift

  • Moving stock safely throughout the warehouse and yard

  • Picking and preparing customer orders for dispatch

  • Checking, labelling, and banding completed orders

  • Replenishing stock into storage locations and stillages

  • Supporting stock counts and stock control processes

  • Completing warehouse paperwork and documentation accurately

  • Carrying out general warehouse duties as required

  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment

  • Following all Health & Safety procedures at all times

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence

  • Previous warehouse or logistics experience

  • Good attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to complete manual handling duties safely

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Basic computer skills

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay rate of £13.97 per hour

  • Monday to Friday working pattern

  • Temp to perm opportunity

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

  • Ongoing career development opportunities

  • Weekly pay through Quest Employment

If you are looking for a long-term Forklift Driver role with consistent hours and career progression, apply today.