Counter Balance Forklift Driver

TalentPool; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Distribution business in Lichfield seeks an experienced Counter Balance Forklift Driver for full-time night shifts. Applicants must possess a valid FLT counterbalance licence and ideally have over 12 months of experience in a palletised distribution centre. This position offers temp-to-perm opportunities with a supportive employer that values its staff.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of forklift experience in a palletised distribution centre.
• Confident and competent in operating forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts on the forklift for 8 hours.
• Complete a Forklift Assessment as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Forklift operation

Palletised distribution experience

Confidence in operating forklifts

Education

Full in date FLT counterbalance Licence

Job description

COUNTER BALANCE FORKLIFT DRIVER

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 24 November 2025
• Salary: £15.95 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 24 December 2025
• Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
• Remote working: On‑site only
• Company: The Talent Pool
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client a leading Distribution business based in Fradley Park, Lichfield.

We are urgently looking for experienced Forklift Counterbalance Operators who are able to work nights.

All applicants will ideally have at least 12 months Forklift experience in a palletised distribution centre and be extremely confident/competent with operating.

Applicants must have Full in date FLT counter balance Licence, applicants not holding a Fork Truck licence will not be contacted.

Hours - Start times are either 18:00pm or 19:00pm all are 8 hour shifts with the whole shift spent on the forklifts.

This is a temp to perm/ permanent position of 12 weeks/60 shifts.

If you are looking for full time, permanent work with a reliable employer who values their staff, please apply with a CV and a member of the team will be in contact to arrange your Forklift Assessment.

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