Job Description
Summer Opportunity Forklift Operator needed in Ledbury with immediate starts available from 15th June until the end of August Paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata) Free on-site parking. Join the action this summer and be part of a fast-moving harvest team! Looking for a hands-on summer role? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy, high-energy site handling fresh fruit deliveries during peak season. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit! Immediate starts available with work until the end of August or starts available at the end of June until the end of August. Pay & Hours:
* Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour)
* Contract: Fixed-term summer project (15th June to the end August)
* Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)
* Day shift: 06:00 to 1800
* Night shift 18:00 to 06:00
* Rotating Panama shift pattern (great work/life balance with built-in days off)
What you’ll be doing:
* Unloading full bins of freshly harvested blackcurrants from side-loading lorries
* Transporting bins to the intake area and positioning them for processing
* Keeping the flow moving by returning empty bins for reloading
* Supporting a smooth, continuous production line
* Carrying out daily equipment always checks and operating safely
* Communicating with the yard team to keep everything running like clockwork
* Pitching in with general yard duties when needed
What makes this role exciting?
* Be part of a high-speed harvest operation moving up to 400 tonnes per day
* Work in a buzzing, outdoor environment during the summer season
* Play a key role in keeping production flowing smoothly
* Every shift is active, engaging, and team-driven
* Free forklift upskill conversion to operate a telehandler
What we’re looking for:
* Valid, in-date forklift certificate (This can be Counterbalance, Reach, Flexi or VNA)
* Some experience in a busy forklift role
* Someone who is interested in being trained to operate a JCB Telehandler
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and keep things moving efficiently
* A strong focus on safety, teamwork, and communication skills
Ready to get started? Apply online today or come and see us: Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ 01452 507500 Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00