Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver

Location: Hampshire, Southampton

Salary: £33 per hour + Sunday premium rate

Work Type: Contract - Start Date: 23/09/2026

We're recruiting two experienced Forklift Drivers for a major refinery shutdown at Fawley Refinery, Southampton (SO45 1TX). To join the team, you must have previous industrial forklift operating experience, hold a valid CCNSG Safety Passport, possess Rough Terrain Masted certification, and be fully certified and eligible to operate a JCB 940 vertical-mast forklift.

Our Forklift Driver will work on a 7-week assignment offering 60 hours per week.

The Role

Working as part of a refinery shutdown / turnaround team, duties will include:

• Operating a JCB 940 rough terrain vertical-mast forklift safely and efficiently across the refinery site

• Loading, unloading and transporting heavy materials, pipework, fittings and equipment on rough, uneven or muddy outdoor ground

• Supporting site logistics and material movements to work fronts

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and reporting defects

• Ensuring all lifting and transportation activities are completed in accordance with site procedures

• Working closely with supervisors, stores personnel and trades teams to ensure materials are available when required

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety at all times

Requirements

• Previous experience operating telehandlers or forklifts on industrial, refinery, petrochemical or shutdown projects

• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent)

• Valid Rough Terrain Telehandler certification (CPCS, NPORS or equivalent)

• Fully certified and eligible to operate a JCB 940 Telehandler

• Good understanding of site safety procedures and vehicle inspections

• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively within a busy shutdown environment

Apply Now

To be considered, please send your CV and confirm:

✅ Relevant rough terrain forklift operating experience
✅Rough Terrain Masted certification details

✅CCNSG expiry date (or equivalent)
✅ Availability to start on 23/09/2026 (essential)

Additional Information

• 7-week shutdown project

• 60 hours per week Monday to Friday & Sundays

• These roles are Inside IR35

• The advertised rates are CIS rates

• Lodge support is available for qualifying non-local workers