Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a full-time, temp-to-perm role in Gloucester. You will operate a counterbalance truck, load and unload deliveries, move stock around site and assist customers directly.

The role requires a valid Counterbalance licence, reliability, teamwork and a hardworking attitude. Hours are 07:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00–16:00 Friday, with pay at £12.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required.
• Experience in warehouse or yard environment preferred.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Reliable, punctual and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance FLT to load and unload deliveries.
• Move stock and products around site.
• Assist customers with collections and provide good service.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Support supervisor and small team in daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Counterbalance licence

Job description

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial seeks an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a full-time, temp-to-perm position in Gloucester. Hours run Monday to Thursday, 07:00–16:30, and Friday, 07:00–16:00, paying £12.75 hourly. The successful candidate will operate a counterbalance truck, load and unload deliveries, move stock around site, and handle manual lifting plus general warehouse tasks. Working within a small crew of two, the driver supports the supervisor and serves customers directly, including roofers, so solid communication and a dependable, hardworking manner are essential. Applicants should hold a valid counterbalance licence and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and confidence dealing with the public. Physical fitness suits this hands-on post.

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Temp to Perm

Location: Gloucester. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-16:00. Pay: £12.75.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance FLT
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving stock and products around site
• Manual lifting and physical warehouse duties
• Assisting customers with collections
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous warehouse or yard experience
• Physically fit and happy with manual handling
• Good work ethic and team player mentality
• Reliable and punctual