Forklift Driver 7 Tonne

Glennon Brother Cork are currently recruiting for experienced forklift drivers to join our continuous growing team in Fermoy.

This role involves shift work one week of day shift (7am – 3.30pm), the next week of evening shift (4pm to mid night).

This role is full-time permanent subject to successful probation period and involves working 39 hours per week. Hourly rate is €17.08 including shift allowance.

Our site is approx. 7km from Rathcormac and Fermoy – our site does not have a public bus route; candidates will require their own means of transport.

Knowledge & Experience

• – Proven experience operating heavy forklift trucks
• – Valid forklift licence/certification (or willingness to obtain/renew)
• – Strong understanding of safe material handling practices
• – Experience in a busy industrial, manufacturing, or outdoor environment
• – High level of safety awareness and personal responsibility
• – Experience in sawmill, timber, forestry, or similar heavy industry
• – Familiarity with handling large, irregular loads (logs/timber packs)
• – Tractor or additional plant operation experience
• – Basic mechanical knowledge for routine equipment checks

Key Responsibilities

• – Operate a 7/14 tonne forklift truck to transport logs, sawn timber, and materials safely across the site
• – Load and unload timber, packs, and log deliveries efficiently and accurately
• – Support the feeding and movement of materials to maintain production flow
• – Stack and organise timber in designated storage areas to maximise space and accessibility
• – Carry out daily pre-use checks and basic maintenance inspections on equipment
• – Identify and report any defects, faults, or maintenance issues promptly
• – Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• – Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly working environment (housekeeping standards)
• – Work collaboratively with log yard, production, and transport teams
• – Assist with general log yard duties as required
• – Participate in training, safety briefings, and operational improvement initiatives

Essential Competencies

• – Operate a7/ 14 tonne forklift truck to transport logs, sawn timber, and materials safely across the site
• – Load and unload timber, packs, and log deliveries efficiently and accurately
• – Support the feeding and movement of materials to maintain production flow
• – Stack and organise timber in designated storage areas to maximise space and accessibility
• – Carry out daily pre-use checks and basic maintenance inspections on equipment
• – Identify and report any defects, faults, or maintenance issues promptly
• – Ensure all tasks are completed in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• – Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly working environment (housekeeping standards)
• – Work collaboratively with log yard, production, and transport teams
• – Assist with general log yard duties as required
• – Participate in training, safety briefings, and operational improvement initiatives