Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Gap Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a temporary full-time position in Laindon. The role involves placing and removing pallets, loading and unloading boxes, and maintaining accurate stock locations. Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT license and have warehouse experience. Pay is £13.50 per hour, with hours from 09:00 to 17:00. Interested applicants can apply or send their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT license is essential.
• Experience operating a forklift safely and confidently.
• Able to lift up to 15 kg using correct manual-handling techniques.
• General warehouse experience, including pallet movements and stock handling.
• Good attention to detail for accurate counting and stock checks.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Placing and removing pallets at height.
• Loading and unloading boxes.
• Assisting with audit counts.
• Transporting goods around the warehouse.
• Maintaining accurate stock locations.
• Conducting basic pre-use checks on the FLT.

Skills

Valid Counterbalance FLT license

Experience operating a forklift safely

Able to lift to 15 kg

General warehouse experience

Good attention to detail

Awareness of health & safety

Job description

gap personnel are seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client’s distribution team in Laindon.

Hours: 09:00–17:00

Location: Laindon, SS15

Type: Temporary – Full time, Ad hoc hours

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Start date: Wednesday, 3rd December

Key duties:

• Placing and removing pallets at height
• Loading and unloading boxes
• Assisting with audit counts
• Transporting goods around the warehouse
• Maintaining accurate stock locations
• Conducting basic pre-use checks on the FLT

Skills & Experience:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT license (essential).
• Experience operating a forklift safely and confidently.
• Able to lift to 15 kg using correct manual-handling techniques.
• General warehouse experience, including pallet movements and stock handling.
• Good attention to detail for accurate counting and stock checks.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements in a warehouse.

To apply for this Counterbalance Forklift Driver position, please apply now or submit updated CV to [e-mail] or contact southend branch on 01702 987900.