Forklift Driver

Reference: Forklift Driver_MK42_1777565777

Forklift Driver Wanted - Reach Truck / Counterbalance / PPT / Bendi (Bedford) - Immediate Start!

Location: Bedford
Pay: £13.00 - £16.17/hour
Hours: Rotational shifts | AM shifts | PM shifts
Type: Temp-to-Perm

Join a fast-growing team and get hands-on with warehouse operations!

Our client in Bedford is expanding rapidly and looking for a motivated warehouse driver with a valid Reach Truck, Counterbalance, PPT, or Bendi license. This role is 60% manual warehouse work and 40% driving - perfect if you like variety and being active at work!

What You'll Do:

  • Pick, pack, and load goods efficiently for dispatch
  • Ensure vehicles are loaded accurately and on time
  • Report issues quickly and help keep operations running smoothly
  • Follow quality standards, procedures, and health & safety rules
  • Work closely with the warehouse team

What You Bring:

  • A valid Reach Truck, Counterbalance, PPT, or Bendi license
  • Experience as a warehouse operative
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to lift up to 25kg
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • IT literacy

Apply Now!
Send your CV and valid license to Yashika:
📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 2045305358


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£13.00 - £17.00
Per hour
GBP13 - GBP17 per hour

Bedford

Permanent

Added 30/04/2026
Reference: Forklift Driver_MK42_1777565777

Forklift Driver

Bedford
Permanent

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