YARD FORKLIFT / OPERATOR

Posting date:	17 March 2026
Salary:	£13.00 to £19.50 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 March 2026
Location:	Rochester, Kent, ME2 4EF
Company:	HR GO Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	YO/831/HRGO_1773749880

Summary

YARD FORKLIFT DRIVER / OPERATOR

We are looking for a reliable, experienced Yard Forklift Driver / Operator to join a busy yard and production team. The ideal candidate is confident on a counterbalance truck, able to load and unload lorries quickly and safely, and willing to help with general yard and production tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently to move pallets and goods around the yard
• Fast, accurate loading and unloading of lorries and trailers
• Build, break down and repair pallets
• Bagging and packing production items as required
• Picking porcelain and other fragile orders with care and attention to detail
• Manual handling of stock-lifting and moving items regularly
• Perform basic daily checks on equipment and maintain a tidy, safe working area
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks across the yard/warehouse as needed

What we're looking for

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a yard/warehouse environment
• Ability to load lorries quickly while maintaining safe working practices
• Comfortable with physical work and regular lifting
• Careful, methodical approach when picking fragile items such as porcelain
• Good teamwork, reliability and a positive attitude
• Basic numeracy and the ability to follow order paperwork

Details

• Full-time temporary position; daytime hours with overtime - Overtime paid at time and half over 40 hours
• Working Hours Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm
• Competitive pay and training opportunities
• Immediate starts considered for the right candidate
• Potential for permanent contract after probation and depending on business needs

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief note outlining your relevant experience and availability.