Forklift Operator

X8 Forklift Operators   AJP are currently looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to work for one of our clients based in Peterlee.   Location: Peterlee (On-site) Contract: 24 months fixed term assignment till Nov 2027…

Engineering
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 September 2026

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X8 Forklift Operators
 
AJP are currently looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to work for one of our clients based in Peterlee.
 
Location: Peterlee (On-site)
Contract: 24 months fixed term assignment till Nov 2027
 
Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of FLT/Forklift Truck operating experience.
A Counterbalance licence (can be out of date).
Accredited certification (e.g., RTITB, ITSAAR). In-house certificates are not accepted.  
Rates (PAYE with holiday accrual on top):
Dayshift: £14.13 - £16.22 per hour
Backshift: £16.96 - £19.46 per hour
Nightshift: £19.08 - £21.90 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £21.20- £24.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £28.26- £32.44 per hour
 
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
 
Shift Timings:
Days: 08:00 - 16:00 (Mon-Thurs), 08:00 - 12:30 (Fri)
Backs: 16:00 - 00:00 (Mon-Thurs), 12:30 - 17:00 (Fri)
Nights: 00:00 - 08:00 (Mon-Thurs), 17:00 - 21:30 (Fri)

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