Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Netbox Recruitment; Ditton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Netbox Recruitment is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative for a full-time, permanent role in the UK. £30,000–£34,000 per year plus overtime. Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with overtime opportunities and immediate starts available.

You will operate counterbalance or reach forklifts, load/unload vehicles, and assist with warehouse duties in a small team. Indoor/outdoor work and a supportive environment are highlights.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift experience is required or essential.
• Forklift licences (in-house or external) will be considered.
• Physically fit with ability to lift up to 25kg and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance or reach forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move stock and materials around site.
• Assist with warehouse and yard duties.
• Conduct manual handling of products up to 25kg.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Support the wider team with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Health & safety

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver and Warehouse Operative

Full-Time | Permanent - Immediate starts available

Permanent salary £30,000 - £34,000 + OT

Monday - Friday | 8am - 5pm - Overtime Available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Counterbalance or Reach Forklift Driver to join a busy and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful but growing company offering stable hours, overtime opportunities, and a great team environment making you feel more than just a number.

The successful candidate will be confident operating a counterbalance or reach truck forklift and happy to work both indoors and outdoors as part of a small, hardworking team.

Key Responsibilities of Forklift driving warehouse operative

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving stock and materials around site
• Assisting with warehouse and yard duties
• Manual handling and lifting products up to 25kg
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day operations

What We're Looking For in a forklift driving warehouse operative

• Previous counterbalance forklift experience is essential
• In-house or external forklift licences will be considered
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual lifting duties
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented attitude
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures

What's On Offer

• Competitive pay up to £14.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Overtime available
• Friendly and supportive small team environment
• Long-term opportunity with progression available with immediate start available