Forklift Driver – Sion Mills
Join the Team at Mulrines
Mulrines is a name that has stood the test of time – a proud local employer with deep roots in the community. We’re now recruiting a Full-Time Forklift Driver to join our Production team at our Sion Mills site.
If you’re experienced, safety-focused and want a steady Monday–Friday role, this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
The Role
You’ll play a key part in keeping our production and warehouse operations moving efficiently and safely.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Operate an Aisle Master machine safely and efficiently
* Put pallets on high-level racking and retrieve stock as required
* Loading lorry using a counter balance truck
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
* Carry out regular equipment checks and follow site safety procedures
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from candidates who bring:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced production/warehouse environment
* Confident working at height and using Aisle Master and Counter balance .
* Valid forklift licence(s)
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
* Reliable, punctual, and team-focused attitude
What We Offer
* £12.71 per hour
* 40 hours per week
* Day shift: 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
* A friendly, supportive team environment
* Long-term stability with a respected and established local employer
* Immediate interviews and start dates available
If you’re ready to join a company with a strong heritage and a forward-looking future, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Forklift Driver you will play an essential role within the Production Department, ensuring the movement of product from Production to the Warehouse during a given shift.
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
About Mulrines
P Mulrine & Sons was established in 1919. Originally located just off Main Street Ballybofey with a workforce of 4 people, the company specialised in the production and distribution of soft drinks and bottled beer.
In 1971 P Mulrines & Sons Sales was established, and a new plant was opened on the Donegal Road which offered greater opportunities to the local people for employment with numbers increasing to around 80 people at the site
With the period of growth that followed our first Tetra Pak fillers were introduced in 1982.
An independent fourth generation family business the Company has grown steadily over the years. As a family business we are very proud of our local heritage and of the loyal workforce we have generated here in Ballybofey and the surrounding area, currently employing over 250 people across all sites.
Company Culture
Our Values
At Mulrines, our values shape how we work every day — with our customers, our colleagues, and our wider communities. They define what good looks like at Mulrines and guide the behaviours we expect across every role and every site.
At Mulrines, we value people who:
Perform
They deliver results, demonstrate ownership, frequently exceed expectations.
Collaborate
They work well with others in a down to earth, trustworthy, respectful and good-humoured manner.
Grow
They show initiative, are flexible, resilient and willing to learn.
These values have helped Mulrines build a strong reputation over more than a century and continue to guide us as we invest in our future. If these values reflect how you like to work, you’ll feel at home at Mulrines.
Company Benefits
Company Benefits
We offer a benefits package designed to support our people both personally and professionally.
You’ll receive competitive remuneration, clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to enhance your skills through training and development.
At Mulrines, we value dedication, initiative and professionalism — and we reward it through recognition, opportunities for growth and a workplace culture that truly values its team.
Vacation, Paid time off, Casual dress, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Progression opportunities
Salary
£12.71 per hour