Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Construction, Property and Engineering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for an immediate start today, delivering construction materials directly to sites across Ashford and the wider Kent area.

This temporary contract offers consistent daily work and strong weekly earnings for an experienced forklift driver. You will operate the counterbalance forklift for the majority of the role, move pallets around the yard, unload and load vehicles and warehouse areas, and print labels.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS ticket with counterbalance forklift qualification
• Computer literate using warehouse systems
• Flexible and willing to assist with yard duties
• Full PPE (Steel toe boots, high-vis jacket, hard hat, gloves)
• Right to work in the UK
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious

Responsibilities

• Operating the counterbalance forklift for the majority of the role
• Moving pallets around the yard and unloading/loading vehicles and warehouse areas
• Using a printer to print labels
• Ensuring all forklift operations are carried out safely and efficiently

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

New Counterbalance Forklift Driver position available at Randstad CPE

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Location: Ashford, Kent (TN23)

Start Date: 23/09/2026

Contract Duration: Long term work (temporary contract)

Pay Rate: £17.50 to £18.00 per hour (dependent on pay type; PAYE, umbrella PAYE or CIS)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for an immediate start today, delivering construction materials directly to sites across Ashford and the wider Kent area.

This contract is temporary but offering consistent daily work and strong weekly earnings for an experienced Forklift Driver.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating the counterbalance forklift for the majority of the role
• Moving pallets around the yard and unloading/loading vehicles and warehouse areas
• Using a printer to print labels
• Ensuring all forklift operations are carried out safely and efficiently

Requirements

• CPCS or NPORS ticket with valid counterbalance forklift qualification

• Computer literate using warehouse systems

• Flexible and willing to assist with yard duties

• Full PPE (Steel toe boots, high-vis jacket, hard hat, gloves)

• Right to work in the UK

• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.