Forklift Driver - Night

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# Forklift Driver - Night > ABM UK · Gateshead, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-09 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** B&I - North & West & East England/West & East Midlands ## Description **Location: AMAZON NCL1** **Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off** **Hours: 38.5 Hours 19:00pm-07:00am** **Rate of Pay: £13.96 per hour** ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Forklift Truck Driver’s on a full-time and part-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Dartford area. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment. **Main Duties & Responsibilities:** - Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently. - Duties will also include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation along with supporting the waste removal team to ensure that production remains constant. - The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that the yard area is clean, safe and maintained to a high standard. - Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order. - Being responsive to any requests and callouts from the clients on site team. - Communicate effectively with your team and line manager – we all work together. - Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies. - The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client. - The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment. - Full training will be provided. **Person Specification:** - Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn. - Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn. - High attention to detail. - An ability to work under pressure. - Able to work both independently and as part of a team. - An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment. - A reliable and flexible approach to work. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. **Essential** - Hold a valid private counterbalance licence (in house training will not be accepted). ## Benefits We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including: - 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home - Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling - Get Fit Programme - Financial and legal support - Cycle to work scheme - Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: - Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers - Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work - Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our **About ABM:** ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. For more information, visit . ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. ## Apply [Apply at ABM UK](https://apply.workable.com/abm-careers/j/7C09EB3C86/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)