Counterbalance Forklift Driver

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Gravesend; On-site; CAD 33,331 - 38,459; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver/Warehouse Operative to work on the outskirts of Gravesend. The ideal candidate will need a valid counterbalance forklift license and prior warehouse experience. Responsibilities include operating the forklift, managing inventory, and handling goods. This is a temporary-to-permanent position offering an hourly rate of £13.50 and requires working late shifts from Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 11 PM.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid external counterbalance licence.
• Prior experience working in a busy warehouse environment is required.
• Happy to work late shifts and willing to take on general warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

• Operating the counterbalance forklift.
• Carrying out ad hoc warehouse operative duties.
• Heavy lifting when required.
• Handling inbound goods and outbound orders.
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock-level records.
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Operating counterbalance forklift

Prior experience working in a busy warehouse

General warehouse duties

Education

Valid external counterbalance licence

Job description

Role: Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver (Counterbalance)

Location: Outskirts of Gravesend, Kent

Hourly Rate: £13.50ph

Hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-11pm

KHR is working with a reputable company based on the outskirts of Gravesend, Kent, who are looking to hire a Forklift Driver on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklift
• Carrying out ad hoc warehouse operative duties
• Heavy lifting when required
• Handling inbound goods, outbound orders
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock‑level records
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a valid external counterbalance licence
• Prior experience working in a busy warehouse
• Happy to work late shifts
• Willing to take on general warehouse duties

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.