Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Pertemps

Twigworth

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 22,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 per hour
Day shift 08:00–17:00
Immediate start
Fixed-term contract until Christmas

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Brockworth for a full-time, fixed-term contract until at least Christmas. Salary is £13.50 per hour, with a day shift from 08:00–17:00 and an immediate start available for the right candidate.

You will handle goods in and goods out, maintain accurate stock, count pallets, and operate a counterbalance forklift safely. Experience in a busy warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred, and training can be provided for the right person.

Qualifications

  • Counterbalance forklift licence required.
  • Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Strong stock management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a Counterbalance forklift truck safely to handle incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Manage goods in and goods out efficiently.
  • Ensure stock is issued accurately and on time.
  • Maintain precise stock records using internal IT systems.
  • Carry out stock checks and assist with stock take activities.
  • Correctly code and track all materials.
  • Help with dispatch and movement of goods for collection.
  • Follow health & safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised stores environment (5S).
  • Support wider warehouse operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation (Counterbalance)
Goods in/out
Stock management
IT literacy / stock systems
Attention to detail
Team player
Communication skills
Independent working

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver needed in Brockworth, Salary: £13.50 per hour, Job Type: Full-time, Fixed term contract until at least Christmas, Shift Pattern: 08:00–17:00, Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Job Description

Join a growing, well-invested business in Brockworth and become part of a busy, fast-paced warehouse team! We’re looking for a proactive Counterbalance Forklift Driver to help keep operations running smoothly.

This hands-on role is perfect for someone with strong experience working in goods in and goods out, ideally within a manufacturing environment, along with good stock management skills. Counterbalance forklift experience is required, although training can be provided.

You’ll manage goods in and out, maintain accurate stock, and ensure everything is organised and efficient. A key part of the role involves counting pallets and moving pallets. With strong growth plans, this role offers a fantastic chance to develop your career and grow with the business.

Role and Responsibilities
  • Operate a Counterbalance forklift truck safely to handle incoming and outgoing goods
  • Manage goods in and goods out efficiently
  • Ensure stock is issued accurately and on time
  • Maintain precise stock records using internal IT systems
  • Carry out stock checks and assist with stock take activities
  • Correctly code and track all materials
  • Help with dispatch and movement of goods for collection
  • Follow health & safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised stores environment (5S)
  • Support wider warehouse operations as needed
About You
  • Previous warehouse or stores experience with a strong focus on goods in and goods out
  • Counterbalance forklift licence required
  • Good stock management and organisational skills
  • Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume environment
  • Strong attention to detail, especially with coded stock and systems
  • IT literate with experience using warehouse stock systems
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of your workload
What We Offer
  • £13.50 per hour
  • Day shift hours (08:00–17:00)
  • Full-time, fixed term contract
  • Immediate start available
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