Forklift Driver

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Cork
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH176049_1774622796
Date Added
March 27th, 2026
Consultant
caleb gyasi


Forklift Driver - Cork

We are recruiting an experienced 14-tonne counterbalance forklift driver for a busy industrial operation in Cork. This is a full-time permanent position offering stable hours and strong earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating a 14-tonne heavy counterbalance forklift
  • Handling heavy materials in a busy industrial yard
  • Loading, unloading and moving stock across the site
  • Working as part of the yard and production team
  • Completing daily machine checks and following safety procedures

Requirements

  • Valid heavy counterbalance forklift licence
  • Experience operating large forklifts (10-14 tonne or similar)
  • Experience in industrial sectors such as docks, containers, timber, or heavy machinery
  • Strong safety awareness and reliability
  • Ability to work rotating day and evening shifts

Pay and Hours

  • €14.85 per hour
  • 15% shift premium
  • Effective rate €17.08 per hour
  • Rotating day and evening shifts

Why Apply

  • Permanent full-time role
  • Consistent hours with long-term stability
  • Opportunity to work with heavy machinery in an established industrial environment

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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