Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Days

The Best Connection; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a reliable Forklift Counterbalance Driver in Shrewsbury. The role involves safely operating forklifts in a busy food manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and relevant certification. This position offers £13.96 per hour on a 4 on/4 off rota with potential temp-to-perm opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a forklift driver, preferably in a manufacturing or food environment.
• Relevant forklift certification (counterbalance, reach truck, or similar).
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished products around the warehouse/factory.
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health & safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant forklift certification

Job description

Salary

£13.96 per hour

Hours

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, working on a 4 on/4 off rota

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join our busy food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating forklifts safely and efficiently, with a strong focus on maintaining high standards of health and safety. This is potentially a Temp-to-Perm (T2P) role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished products around the warehouse/factory
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures and food hygiene standards
• Support team members to ensure smooth production flow

Requirements

• Proven experience as a forklift driver, preferably in a manufacturing or food environment, with a minimum of 2 recent years using a forklift counterbalance licence
• Relevant forklift certification (counterbalance, reach truck, or similar)
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player