Forklift Driver

Randstad · Sevenoaks, South East

Forklift Driver at Randstad, based in Sevenoaks, South East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sevenoaks, South East
Contract
Contract
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
6 Nov 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

Reference Telehandler08.10

About the role

New Forklift Driver position available at Randstad CPE [phone removed]

Job Title: Forklift Driver / Site Operative

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 / TN14 / TN15)

Start Date: Monday, 12th October 2026

Contract Duration: 4 Weeks

Working Hours: 9 Hours Paid Per Day (Monday to Friday)

Pay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour (dependent on tickets and pay structure)


About the Role

We are recruiting a flexible, team-player Forklift Driver for an upcoming 4-week project on a busy site in Sevenoaks, starting Monday, 12th October 2026.

This role guarantees 9 paid hours per day. We need an adaptable operator who is happy to jump out of the cab to assist the site team with general duties, offloading, and material handling when the machine is not in motion.


Key Responsibilities
  • Operating the forklift to offload deliveries, stack materials, and supply work areas across site.

  • Conducting daily pre-shift machinery checks and logging any issues.

  • Hands-on teamwork: Stepping out of the machine during plant downtime to assist site trades, move materials manually, and keep work areas clear.

  • Working closely with the Site Manager, gateman, and subcontractors to keep site logistics moving smoothly.

  • Following site safety procedures and maintaining clear access routes.


Requirements
  • Valid NPORS Card (with CSCS logo) OR CPCS Card (Forklift / Telehandler / Counterbalance accredited).

  • Valid CSCS Card (essential).

  • Full PPE (Steel toe-cap boots, high-vis vest/jacket, hard hat, and gloves).

  • A flexible, proactive attitude-must be willing to jump off the machine and pitch in with general site tasks as needed.

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience operating on active construction or materials sites.

  • Right to work in the UK.


Working Hours & Benefits
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 paid hours per day (45 paid hours per week).

  • Start Date: Monday, 12th October 2026.

  • Duration: 4 weeks guaranteed work.

  • Weekly pay via CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options.


How to Apply

If you hold your NPORS/CPCS and CSCS cards, live local to Sevenoaks, and are happy with a hands-on forklift role starting Monday 12th October, contact Sophie on [phone removed]

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.


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Reference: Telehandler08.10 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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