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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU\n\nTemp to Perm opportunity with an esteemed North East business. You will be working for a Benton based production company who specialise in providing their services to major household brands and companies nationally. The company is growing and needing to actively recruit meaning there is scope for guaranteed shifts, permanent contracts and more new hires over the next few months. You will be trained on day shift and then be allocated a 3 shift rotation Days, Twilight’s and Nights.\n\nTemp to Perm opportunity with well-established and award-winning business.\n\t\n£14 per hour\n\t\nYou get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.\n\t\n37 hours per week.\n\t\nExcellent work-life balance with days off work\n\t\nHours 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 11pm-7am\n\t\nMust hold a valid UK driving licence\n\nTHE BUSINESS\n\nWould you like to work for a well-established business and award winning business who is regional leader and unique in its field Our client has over 40 years in its industry and is having great success with growth across the business and is a leading innovator its their field. Our client is passionate as we are about their impact on the environment and as such has invested in new technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. As a result, they can provide a long-term employment opportunity for an experienced FLT driver. Working at the Benton based site you will be part of a great team delivering high service levels in a faced paced environment.\n\nTHE ROLE\n\nThe position is a Fork Lift Truck driver. You will operate a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck carrying out tasks around the site. Some of your duties will include:\n\nYou will be moving goods around the factory and organising these as necessary\n\t\nYou will also carry out yard duties such as unloading or loading trucks\n\t\nCompletion of relevant paperwork in accordance to the business SOP’s\n\t\nFollowing company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies\n\t\nCarrying out manual handling of heavy goods\n\t\nMaintain high levels of housekeeping where necessary\n\t\nWork as part of a team focussed on achieving the business’ goals\n\nTHE PERSON\n\nYou will have a positive can-do attitude as the business prides itself on being different which is their competitive advantage. You will be punctual, reliable, show a strong work ethic and mature approach as a result of this. This role is ideal for you to get a fantastic work-life balance and other duties will include:\n\nYou will need a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence to do this role\n\t\nYou have experience of operating an FLT within a warehouse environment\n\t\nThere will be times when you need to be flexible and undertake additional duties such as heavy manual handling, factory duties and others specific to the business.\n\t\nAs a result you will need to be keen to learn and adapt to taking on new tasks and developing new skills.\n\t\nYou will display a strong work ethic and a mature approach carrying out your duties.\n\t\nComfortable working outside in all weather conditions\n\t\nMust hold a valid UK driving licence\n\nTHE PACKAGE\n\nTemp to Perm opportunity with well-established and award-winning business.\n\t\n£14 per hour\n\t\nYou get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.\n\t\n37 hours per week.\n\t\nExcellent work-life balance with days off work\n\t\nHours 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 11pm-7am\n\t\nMust hold a valid UK driving licence\n\nTO APPLY\n\nPlease apply for this position and your CV will go directly to our consultant Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy or any other member of the Industrial team on (phone number removed) Option 1

Velocity are looking to recruit a temporay Fork Lift Driver for their busy client in North Shields. You will be working 6 - 18.30 Monday to Thursday and then Tuesday to Friday and you will be loading and unloading HGV vehicles as well as sorting and organising goods in the warehouse. You must have a valid Counter Balance FLT Licence but if you had a Reach licence as well this would be an advantage. This is initially just for a couple of weeks but may last longer for the right candidate...

HGV CLASS 1 TRAMPER DRIVER SOUTH EAST / Dartford Salary Basic from £41,600 - £45000 inc night out allowance. Are you interested in HGV Class 1 Tramper driving in a company that offers high quality trucks (<5yrs old) and consistent work for 5 shifts together? Would you like to earn a competitive salary and return to your home location after the 5 completed shifts? Then apply today at TZ LOGISTICS LTD. TZ Logistics Ltd in London are looking at rapid growth projections, providing long-term careers for drivers. We are looking for Drivers who are energetic, personable and safe. We provide the truck, but you should have a clean driving record and driving licence. We are looking for Tramper Drivers who are happy to be away all week. We transport exclusively for a global player in the e-commerce industry. Shift Patterns: ● Full time ● Guaranteed Saturday off HGV Driver Benefits: ● Driver is NOT required to assist with any unloading/loading. ● Driving only from fulfillment center to fulfillment center ● Traction work only– drop/swap trailers. ● 28 days paid holidays ● Company pension ● On-site Parking ● Guaranteed Saturday off ● Retrofitted trucks with fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and refrigerators to ensure a best in class driver experience. ● We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability. ● There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity Documents/experience/requirements: ● C+E (Class 1) Driving License (required) with less than 6 penalty points ● Drivers Card (required) ● 02 years of minimum experience (required) ● Right to work in the UK (required) ● Fluency in English Language (preferred) ● You are enthusiastic about the opportunity for extended trips, spending up to four nights away from home per week (mandatory). We offer you: ● Fixed and punctual payment of salary (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE + night ALLOWANCE (get in touch for details) ● Consistent work with 5 consecutive shifts ● Minimum 11hrs daily rest between each of the 5 shifts per week ● Superb on road experience due to driving high quality trucks which are less than 5 years old (extra comforts in the trucks included) ● Company cell phone with app for route viewing ● Shift start and end at home location ● Enjoy the perk of no loading or unloading responsibilities, allowing for a streamlined and focused driving experience Your tasks/role as a truck driver: ● As a tramper driver you will be away for 4 nights/ 5 days a week ● Transport goods from station to station ● No loading / unloading expected, we will do that for you! ● Reliable and safe driving with careful handling of the vehicles and trailers Please ensure your contact details are correct. We will contact you via both email or phone.

Job Title: Forklift Driver Location: Gosforth, NE13 (Initial Assignment) Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Forklift Driver and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Fork Lift Driver, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Life Cover & Contributory Pension Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? We are recruiting for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver to join our Onsite Team. This role reports into the Site Manager and will be responsible for dealing with a range of day-to-day activities on a regional development. What you'll do as a Fork Lift Driver Maintenance of the Forklift Abide by and ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties for yourself and others Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management scheme To take delivery, sign for, check, receipt, stack and storage of materials Responsible for the security of the site at the end of the day Ensure all roads are kept clean and clear of mud/debris Tasks to be completed under the direction of the Site Manager What experience do I need? Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence Hold relevant CPCS card prior to commencing Experience of operating a forklift within a similar environment essential A valid First Aid at Work certificate would be preferable but not essential The ability to work, thrive on and meet tight deadlines as part of a team TPBN1_UKTJ

Roadside Recovery Driver- Nights Newcastle £19 per hour + £1000 bonus on completion of summer assignment Nights Roster Summer Contract (around half of all inductees will have the chance to take on a permanent roles after the summer contract) Class 1 or 2 drivers required Inductions starting in May Role We are currently seeking a number of Roadside Recover Drivers working out of the Newcastle area. In this role, you will provide a 1st class service to our customers, collecting their vehicles at the roadside, loading onto your truck and taking back to the depot for maintenance to be carried out. -Driving a vehicle provided by the company to customers who have reported a broken-down vehicle at the roadside -Recovering vehicles onto your truck -Driving the loaded truck back to the depot -Answering any questions and queries the customer may have Requirements To be successful in this role, you do not need any experience of roadside recoveries as extensive and comprehensive training will be provided during your induction. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience in Class 1 or Class 2 driving roles. You will be customer focussed and place an emphasis on representing the company brand on all call outs. -Class 1 or Class 2 driving experience -Customer focussed -Attention to detail -Willing and able to undertake Roadside Recovery training during induction TPBN1_UKTJ

Recovery Truck Drivers Required. ProLink Transport are recruiting experienced recovery truck drivers to work for a nationwide company sub-contracting jobs from them you are able to work the hours that suit you. Even if you are currently a recovery truck driver you will be able to sign up and earn ex

Roadside Recovery Driver- Nights Newcastle £19 per hour + £1000 bonus on completion of summer assignment Nights Roster Summer Contract (around half of all inductees will have the chance to take on a permanent roles after the summer contract) Class 1 or 2 drivers required Inductions starting in May Role We are currently seeking a number of Roadside Recover Drivers working out of the Newcastle area. In this role, you will provide a 1st class service to our customers, collecting their vehicles at the roadside, loading onto your truck and taking back to the depot for maintenance to be carried out. -Driving a vehicle provided by the company to customers who have reported a broken-down vehicle at the roadside -Recovering vehicles onto your truck -Driving the loaded truck back to the depot -Answering any questions and queries the customer may have Requirements To be successful in this role, you do not need any experience of roadside recoveries as extensive and comprehensive training will be provided during your induction. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience in Class 1 or Class 2 driving roles. You will be customer focussed and place an emphasis on representing the company brand on all call outs. -Class 1 or Class 2 driving experience -Customer focussed -Attention to detail -Willing and able to undertake Roadside Recovery training during induction