Job description
Forklift Driver - Night Shift (Craigavon)
Location: Craigavon
Client: Avondale (via Staffline Recruitment)
Pay Rate: £ per hour
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
Shift Pattern: Night shift - 22:30 to 08:00, Sunday to Thursday
Staffline Recruitment is currently hiring an experienced Forklift Driver for a fixed night shift role with Avondale, a leading food production company in Craigavon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in intake and despatch operations to secure long-term work in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operating forklifts to manage goods intake and outbound despatch
2. Loading and unloading vehicles efficiently and safely
3. Maintaining accurate records of inventory movements
4. Identifying and escalating issues such as equipment faults or quality concerns
5. Working closely with the wider team to ensure a smooth production flow
Essential Requirements:
6. Valid forklift licence (must be in date and recognised in the UK)
7. Experience in intake/despatch or warehouse operations
8. Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate issues to supervisors or engineers
9. Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed
10. Must be self-motivated and able to use own initiative
11. Basic English required for following procedures and safety instructions
Benefits:
12. Fixed night shift (22:30 to 08:00, Sunday to Thursday)
13. Overtime paid at time and a half
14. Temp-to-perm opportunity
15. Free onsite parking
16. Staff canteen available
17. Full training provided
18. Access to a wellbeing room to support employees during shifts