Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Owen Payne Recruitment Services; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Wolverhampton is looking for an experienced Forklift Driver for a temporary to permanent position. The role involves loading and unloading double-decker trailers in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Candidates must have a counterbalance license and at least two years of Forklift experience. Benefits include free onsite parking, weekly pay, and a yearly pay increase.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Weekly Pay

Birthday off work

Yearly pay increase

Free food on Fridays

Qualifications

• Hold a counterbalance license – refresher courses available.
• At least two years of Forklift experience.
• Experience working in a fast-moving warehouse/distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading double-decker trailers within a fast-paced network environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Loading/unloading trailers

Education

Counterbalance license

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver looking for on-going work? If yes, then Owen Payne has the position for you!

Owen Payne Recruitmentare currently recruiting on behalf of our client, who are a leading distributor of palletised freight inWolverhampton (WV4). With many internal changes and company benefits, we are thriving to be working with them.

These roles will be 12-week temporary to permanent for the right candidates.

The role will include loading and unloading double-decker trailers within a fast-paced network environment

• Free onsite parking
• Bike shed
• Vending Machines
• Weekly Pay
• Water Coolers
• Onsite Canteen area
• Free food on Fridays
• Local access to public transport
• Birthday off work
• Yearly pay increase

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Hold a counterbalance license – this can be inhouse as they offer refresher courses.
• At least two years of Forklift experience
• Experience working in a fast-moving warehouse/distribution environment
• Experience Loading / Unloading single and double-decker trailers

Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Start between 18:00 – 21:00pm – all shifts are 9 hours long.