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Forklift Driver Recruitment in Cambridge

Certified FLT operators. Screened, assessed, and ready to start.

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Cambridge

Forklift drivers are in constant demand across Cambridge

With distribution centres, warehouses, and fulfilment operations expanding along the A14 corridor and across South Cambridgeshire, the need for qualified forklift operators has never been higher. But finding drivers who hold valid licences, turn up reliably, and work safely under pressure isn’t straightforward.

At F17 Recruitment, we source and pre-screen certified FLT operators so you’re only speaking to candidates who are ready to drive.

Counterbalance forklift operator moving palletised stock through a warehouse aisle in Cambridge
Forklift driver transporting Cambridge-labelled freight inside a distribution centre
Local Demand

Cambridge’s warehouse growth is driving FLT demand

The Greater Cambridge area has seen significant growth in warehouse and distribution capacity, and forklift operators are at the centre of it.

  • Duxford and the A14 corridor are home to busy distribution sites with ongoing demand for counterbalance and reach truck drivers
  • Bar Hill’s established warehouse hub requires FLT operators across day and rotating shifts
  • New logistics parks in development across Cambridgeshire are adding further demand for certified drivers

Demand is high—but so is the number of applicants who don’t hold the right licence or lack recent experience.

The Challenge

Not every applicant who claims to drive a forklift actually can

Forklift roles attract a lot of applications, but a large proportion of candidates either don’t hold a current licence, haven’t operated in months, or overstate their experience.

  • Expired or incorrect licence types (counterbalance vs reach vs PPT)
  • Candidates who passed training years ago but haven’t driven since
  • Cambridge’s tech and logistics sectors competing for the same reliable workers

Putting the wrong person on a forklift isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a safety risk.

Forklift driver and warehouse operative loading a shipping container at a Cambridge logistics yard
Forklift operator moving wrapped pallets at a warehouse loading bay in Cambridgeshire
Our Approach

We verify before we send

Every forklift driver we put forward has been checked and assessed before they reach you.

  • Licence type confirmed—counterbalance, reach truck, PPT, or multi-licence
  • Recent operating experience verified, not just a certificate from years ago
  • Assessed for reliability, shift availability, and willingness to commit

You get drivers who can pass your site assessment and start contributing from day one.

Why It Matters

An empty forklift is a bottleneck for your entire operation

When goods can’t be moved, everything stops—from goods-in to dispatch. Getting the right driver in place quickly keeps your warehouse running.

The wrong hire leads to

  • Safety incidents and near-misses
  • Stock damage and racking collisions
  • Slower throughput across the warehouse

The right hire means

  • Safe, efficient stock movement
  • Goods-in and dispatch running on time
  • Less pressure on your existing team
How We Work

Built for fast, reliable forklift recruitment

1

Understand your needs

Licence type, shift pattern, site requirements—we get the specifics so we send the right drivers.

2

Source and verify

We find candidates with the right licence and recent experience, and confirm both before shortlisting.

3

Deliver a shortlist

You receive only certified drivers who match your requirements and are available to start.

4

Support through placement

We stay involved to make sure the driver works out and your operation stays covered.

Why F17 Recruitment

We filter the volume so you get qualified drivers, not wasted interviews

Forklift roles attract a lot of applicants. Most won’t have the right licence, the right experience, or the reliability you need.

We handle the sorting—so every driver you meet has been verified and is ready to work.

Certified forklift driver in a Cambridge warehouse — pre-screened and ready to start with F17 Recruitment
Forklift Licence Types We Cover

We recruit across all major FLT categories

Counterbalance
Reach Truck
Powered Pallet Truck (PPT)
VNA (Very Narrow Aisle)
Flexi / Bendi Truck
Multi-Licence Operators

Need certified forklift drivers in Cambridge?

Stop sifting through applications from unqualified candidates. We send you verified FLT operators who are licensed, experienced, and ready to start.

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