Nightshift Forklift Driver
Culina Group · Swadlincote, England, United Kingdom
Join one of the UK’s leading pallet networks at our brand-new, purpose-built hub in Swadlincote. We’re looking for reliable, safety-conscious Forklift Truck Drivers to support our busy day operations and help keep freight moving efficiently across the country.
This is a secure, full-time, permanent opportunity within a fast-paced, professional environment where your forklift skills will play a key part in our daily operation at The Pallet Network.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday nights, with flexibility required on start and finish times. Shifts are 8.5 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid break, with working hours typically falling between 6:00pm to 6:00am.
Pay Rate: £17.09 per hour | Permanent, Full-Time Position
Bonus Opportunities: Earn up to £3,400 per year through our bonus schemes, including:
- Up to £1,000 annual performance bonus
- Up to £200 per month operational bonus
- £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus for successful referrals
Join a growing team with excellent earning potential and additional rewards on top of your hourly rate.
What you’ll be doing:
- Safely operate LPG counterbalance forklift trucks to load, unload, move, and organise palletised freight.
- Use forklift-mounted scanning technology to accurately record freight movements and support full traceability across the network.
- Handle goods with care and accuracy, following site scanning, labelling, and placement procedures.
- Work closely with Team Leaders and colleagues to achieve daily operational targets.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, proactively identifying and reporting risks or unsafe practices.
- Complete daily pre-use checks on equipment and report any faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with company standards.
- Support wider hub activity when required, including freight checks, bay organisation, and general operational support.
What we’re looking for
- A valid forklift licence, RTITB or equivalent, ideally with at least one year’s experience.
- Experience operating gas or diesel counterbalance trucks is preferred, although electric truck experience will also be considered.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills to support accurate paperwork and freight handling.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- A reliable, flexible, and team-focused approach.
What You’ll Receive:
- Overtime at time and a quarter (1.25x).
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Access to a bespoke, state-of-the-art facility designed for comfort, safety, and operational excellence.
- Clear career progression pathways within a growing national network.
- Ongoing access to diverse training and development programmes.
- Pension scheme and other benefits.
- High street shops discounts – (expanding the Hapi App benefits in more details)
- Uniform provided - (including cold weather suit in winter),
- EV salary sacrifice scheme,
- Free GP & wellness appointments through our R&R platform
- Employee of the month scheme,
- Subsidised canteen with free beverages,
- Changing facilities available (including showers)
- Free on-site parking and staff amenities.
- Supportive, team-focused working environment.