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