Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Quest Employment; Banbury; On-site; GBP 16,547 - 23,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via agency

Temporary-to-permanent role

Ongoing training

Job summary

Quest Employment is recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy Banbury warehouse. This temporary-to-permanent role offers stable hours and a potential permanent position with a well-established employer.

The position involves operating a Counterbalance Forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, moving stock, and assisting goods in/out. You will follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift.
• Good attention to detail and awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Move stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Support goods in/out operations.
• Carry out manual handling duties when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Location: Banbury
Pay Rate: £14.56 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Shift Options

Days

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm

Nights

• Monday to Wednesday: 4:30pm – 3:00am

• Thursday: 4:30pm – 12:00am

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation in Banbury. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering stable hours and the chance to secure a permanent position with a well-established employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.

• Loading and unloading deliveries.

• Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.

• Supporting goods in/out operations.

• Carrying out manual handling duties when required.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

• Following all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift.

• Good attention to detail and awareness of health and safety.

• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• £14.56 per hour.

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

• Monday to Friday working pattern.

• Early finish every Friday on the day shift.

• Ongoing training and support.

• Weekly pay while employed through the agency.