Seasonal Forklift Drivers - Relocation to Shetland
CV-LibraryPerth, Perth and KinrosstemporaryPosted: 23 April 2026
Apply NowBe Personnel has immediate opportunities available for Forklift Drivers to work with our client, a leading producer of high-quality fish in Lerwick, Shetland.
Reporting to the Factory Manager key responsibilities will include:
* Driving and operating forklift
* Unloading Packaging materials from truck, updating stock systems.
* Moving materials to warehouse storage
* Ensuring Goods inwards documents are completed and filed correctly for every intake.
* Receiving and processing warehouse stock products (unload, pick, label, & store).
* Preparing and completing orders for delivery to Production according to schedule (pick, pack, wrap, label & load)
* Keeping a clean and safe working environment and optimising space utilisation.
* Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules and regulations set by the company.
Skills desired include although are not limited to:
* Good communication both verbal and written
* Being confident in delivering effective communication to daily contacts
* Taking ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards
* Positive demeanour and can-do attitude
* Forklift ticket required
* Meeting deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business
As a Forklift Driver you will benefit from:
* A competitive standard starting rate of £15.00 per hour and overtime at £22.50 per hour
* On-goingagency contract with seasonal opportunities from the heigh of Summer (July/August) until Winter (approx. 6 months work)
* Dayshift: 0700 – 1700 and Backshift/Nightshift will be from 1700 – 0300 with high amount of overtime expected in the heigh of the season
* Weekly pay via agency
* Supportive training
* Substantial overtime opportunities
* Relocation Support with travel to and from the Island paid (ferry)
* Shared accommodation provided free of charge
* Transportation option provided
Apply today and one of our multilingual recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Benefits:
* Free or subsidised travel
* Housing allowance
* Relocation assistance
* Shuttle service provided
Work Location: In person
Reporting to the Factory Manager key responsibilities will include:
* Driving and operating forklift
* Unloading Packaging materials from truck, updating stock systems.
* Moving materials to warehouse storage
* Ensuring Goods inwards documents are completed and filed correctly for every intake.
* Receiving and processing warehouse stock products (unload, pick, label, & store).
* Preparing and completing orders for delivery to Production according to schedule (pick, pack, wrap, label & load)
* Keeping a clean and safe working environment and optimising space utilisation.
* Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules and regulations set by the company.
Skills desired include although are not limited to:
* Good communication both verbal and written
* Being confident in delivering effective communication to daily contacts
* Taking ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards
* Positive demeanour and can-do attitude
* Forklift ticket required
* Meeting deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business
As a Forklift Driver you will benefit from:
* A competitive standard starting rate of £15.00 per hour and overtime at £22.50 per hour
* On-goingagency contract with seasonal opportunities from the heigh of Summer (July/August) until Winter (approx. 6 months work)
* Dayshift: 0700 – 1700 and Backshift/Nightshift will be from 1700 – 0300 with high amount of overtime expected in the heigh of the season
* Weekly pay via agency
* Supportive training
* Substantial overtime opportunities
* Relocation Support with travel to and from the Island paid (ferry)
* Shared accommodation provided free of charge
* Transportation option provided
Apply today and one of our multilingual recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Benefits:
* Free or subsidised travel
* Housing allowance
* Relocation assistance
* Shuttle service provided
Work Location: In person