At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely operate FLT Counterbalance and Reach trucks for loading, unloading, and inventory management.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a market-leading global packaging manufacturer in Milton Keynes.
- Benefits: Earn £19.31 per hour with full paid holiday allowance and exclusive online discounts.
- Other info: Position is full-time, temporary for 3 months, with a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.
- Why this job: Secure a premium hourly rate with real opportunities for progression into permanent roles.
- Qualifications: Must hold valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licences with proven experience in a busy environment.
The predicted salary is between 19.31 - 19.31 £ per hour.
Location: Milton Keynes (DS Smith Site, Anderson Gate, MK4 4AE)
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract (3 Months initially)
Pay Rate: £19.31 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 Days On, 4 Days Off | 12-Hour Shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM / 6PM - 6 AM)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced, reliable Forklift Driver with active licences? Want to secure a premium hourly rate working with a market‑leading global packaging manufacturer? We are currently recruiting for an exceptional Warehouse FLT Driver to join a fast‑paced, collaborative logistics team at the DS Smith facility in Milton Keynes. If you pride yourself on your punctuality, safety record, and workflow efficiency, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing Daily
- Forklift Operations: Safely and efficiently operating both FLT Counterbalance and Reach trucks to move, stack, and organise heavy stock.
- Loading & Unloading: Managing the safe intake and dispatch of goods directly from transport vehicles.
- Inventory Flow: Ensuring the seamless, accurate movement of materials throughout the busy warehouse floor.
- Safety & Standards: Maintaining a pristine, hazard‑free work area and strictly adhering to all facility health and safety regulations.
What We Need From You (Essential Criteria)
- Valid Dual Licensing: You must hold valid, in‑date FLT Counterbalance AND Reach licences (proof of certification will be required during onboarding).
- Proven Experience: Practical, hands‑on experience operating Reach and Counterbalance trucks in a busy, high‑pressure warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Shift Dedication: Fully comfortable working a continuous 4 on, 4 off rotation of 12‑hour shifts (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
- Key Attributes: Excellent communication skills, strong physical stamina for manual warehouse duties, and a proactive, team‑first work ethic.
Why Join This Team?
- Competitive pay: £19.31 per hour.
- Real opportunities for progression and conversion into permanent roles.
- Full paid holiday allowance.
- Access to exclusive online benefits, including restaurant and retail high‑street discounts.
- Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme: Earn up to £300* for successfully recommending other operators.
All successful applicants will be subject to standard vetting checks including Right to Work, medical suitability, and employment reference checks. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
FLT Driver in Milton Keynes employer: Construction, Property and Engineering
DS Smith is located at Anderson Gate, Milton Keynes, offering competitive pay and a supportive team environment. Employees enjoy access to high-street discounts and a Refer-a-Friend scheme that rewards successful recommendations.
Contact Details:
Construction, Property and Engineering Recruitment Team
