Cold-Storage Forklift Operator (Counterbalance/Reach)

Lineage; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Employee referral scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in the United Kingdom is hiring a Counterbalance/Reach Truck Driver for our Hamshall depot. The role involves moving pallets in a freezer environment using counterbalance and reach trucks, with safety and accuracy in recording weights and counts.

The position offers a pay rate of £14.96 per hour plus £20 weekly shift allowance and a 06:00–18:00, 3 on/3 off shift pattern. Overtime is paid at time and a half, plus an employee referral scheme and free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English.
• Able to lift up to 18kg.
• Counterbalance license and experience driving these trucks.
• Reach Truck License desirable; training available.

Responsibilities

• Use a counterbalance FLT to move pallets around the warehouse.
• Use a stand‑up reach forklift to move pallets in freezer environment to/from racking (7–12 pallets high).
• Work in a -20°C freezer environment in a closed cab reach truck.
• Follow company processes and record weight and counts; adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

English communication

Lift up to 18kg

Tools

Counterbalance license

Reach truck license

Job description

Lineage Logistics in the United Kingdom is hiring a Counterbalance/Reach Truck Driver for our Hamshall depot. The role involves moving pallets in a freezer environment using counterbalance and reach trucks, with safety and accuracy in recording weights and counts.

The position offers a pay rate of £14.96 per hour plus £20 weekly shift allowance and a 06:00–18:00, 3 on/3 off shift pattern. Overtime is paid at time and a half, plus an employee referral scheme and free onsite parking.