B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Amnis Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Amnis Recruitment is seeking an experienced B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy manufacturing site in Woolston, Southampton. The role is full-time with rotating shifts and offers ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunities.

You will load and move goods, perform safety checks, and support stock movements while working closely with production teams. A valid B1 forklift certification and 3+ years' experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Certification issued by AITT or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Experience with rotating shifts.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a B1 counterbalance forklift in busy warehouse/production.
• Load, unload and move materials and finished products.
• Support warehouse operations, including stock movement and storage.
• Ensure goods are handled safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily forklift safety checks and report defects.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.
• Work with warehouse and production teams to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Southampton

Location: Woolston, Southampton (SO19)

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp to Perm

Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts

Salary: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Immediate Opportunities

Amnis Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Woolston, Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and experienced forklift driver looking for ongoing work within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a B1 counterbalance forklift within a busy warehouse and production environment.
• Load, unload and move materials and finished products.
• Support warehouse operations, including stock movement and storage.
• Ensure goods are handled safely and efficiently.
• Carry out daily forklift safety checks and report any defects.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams to meet operational requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Certification issued by AITT or an equivalent recognised training organisation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Experience working rotating shifts.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time, ongoing work.
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Potential for longer-term opportunities.