Seasonal Forklift Drivers - Relocation to Shetland
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £22.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Be Personnel Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Be Personnel has immediate opportunities available for Forklift Drivers to work with our client, a leading producer of high-quality fish in Lerwick, Shetland.
Reporting to the Factory Manager key responsibilities will include:
• Driving and operating forklift
• Unloading Packaging materials from truck, updating stock systems.
• Moving materials to warehouse storage
• Ensuring Goods inwards documents are completed and filed correctly for every intake.
• Receiving and processing warehouse stock products (unload, pick, label, & store).
• Preparing and completing orders for delivery to Production according to schedule (pick, pack, wrap, label & load)
• Keeping a clean and safe working environment and optimising space utilisation.
• Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules and regulations set by the company.
Skills desired include although are not limited to:
• Good communication both verbal and written
• Being confident in delivering effective communication to daily contacts
• Taking ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards
• Positive demeanour and can-do attitude
• Forklift ticket required
• Meeting deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business
As a Forklift Driver you will benefit from:
• A competitive standard starting rate of £15.00 per hour and overtime at £22.50 per hour
• On-going agency contract with seasonal opportunities from the heigh of Summer (July/August) until Winter (approx. 6 months work)
• Dayshift: 0700 – 1700 and Backshift/Nightshift will be from 1700 – 0300 with high amount of overtime expected in the heigh of the season
• Weekly pay via agency
• Supportive training
• Substantial overtime opportunities
• Relocation Support with travel to and from the Island paid (ferry)
• Shared accommodation provided free of charge
• Transportation option provided
Apply today and one of our multilingual recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Reporting to the Factory Manager key responsibilities will include:
• Driving and operating forklift
• Unloading Packaging materials from truck, updating stock systems.
• Moving materials to warehouse storage
• Ensuring Goods inwards documents are completed and filed correctly for every intake.
• Receiving and processing warehouse stock products (unload, pick, label, & store).
• Preparing and completing orders for delivery to Production according to schedule (pick, pack, wrap, label & load)
• Keeping a clean and safe working environment and optimising space utilisation.
• Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules and regulations set by the company.
Skills desired include although are not limited to:
• Good communication both verbal and written
• Being confident in delivering effective communication to daily contacts
• Taking ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards
• Positive demeanour and can-do attitude
• Forklift ticket required
• Meeting deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business
As a Forklift Driver you will benefit from:
• A competitive standard starting rate of £15.00 per hour and overtime at £22.50 per hour
• On-going agency contract with seasonal opportunities from the heigh of Summer (July/August) until Winter (approx. 6 months work)
• Dayshift: 0700 – 1700 and Backshift/Nightshift will be from 1700 – 0300 with high amount of overtime expected in the heigh of the season
• Weekly pay via agency
• Supportive training
• Substantial overtime opportunities
• Relocation Support with travel to and from the Island paid (ferry)
• Shared accommodation provided free of charge
• Transportation option provided
Apply today and one of our multilingual recruitment specialists will be in touch.