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Posted 08 August, 2026

Fork Lift Driver

Gem Partnership Ltd
Newton Aycliffe, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

GEM are working with a global automotive organisation to recruit a number of Fork Lift Truck drivers for their highprofile facility in Newton Aycliffe. We are keen to hear from candidates with and without experience within this sector, and hold a counterbalance license.

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Duties

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  • Perform a wide range of logistics and inspection tasks, whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
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  • Follow standard operation guides to assist you in your role
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  • Work in a warehouse environment, with elements of manual handling.
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  • Work within a fast paced, demanding, team orientated environment, aiming to achieve and exceed targets.
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  • Basic warehouse duties & housekeeping
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  • Packing / un-boxing products
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  • Loading / unloading wagons
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  • FLT duties (Counterbalance)
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Required knowledge, skills or experience

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  • Have a can-do attitude
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  • Good communication skills
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  • Attention to detail
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  • Flexible
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  • Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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  • FLT license.
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Additional Information

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Location: Newton Aycliffe

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Hours of work:

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  • Monday to Friday 3 shift rotation
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  • Days – 07:00am-15:00pm £15.63
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  • Lates – 15:00pm-23:00pm £18.76
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  • Nights – 23:00pm-7:00am £20.84
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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.

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