B1 Counterbalance Forklift Driver — Full-Time

Amnis Education Ltd; 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

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.