Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Leighton Buzzard

Industrious Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse in Leighton Buzzard. The role is full-time with Monday to Friday hours and a stable day shift, offering ongoing work for the right candidate.

Duties include operating a Counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading deliveries, moving stock, and supporting general warehouse tasks while maintaining high health and safety standards. Immediate start available for experienced applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid and relevant Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a busy warehouse environment.
• Confident loading and unloading vehicles.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good awareness of health & safety.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider warehouse team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Moving stock and materials around the warehouse.
• Loading and unloading pallets.
• Supplying materials to the relevant areas of the operation.
• Supporting the warehouse team with general duties when required.
• Ensuring all goods are moved and stored safely.
• Following all health & safety procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Leighton Buzzard

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

Position: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy and growing operation in Leighton Buzzard.

Our client specialises in packaging and fulfilment services for a range of well-known businesses, and they are looking for a reliable and experienced FLT Driver to support the smooth running of their warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently


• Loading and unloading deliveries


• Moving stock and materials around the warehouse


• Loading and unloading pallets


• Supplying materials to the relevant areas of the operation


• Supporting the warehouse team with general duties when required


• Ensuring all goods are moved and stored safely


• Following all health & safety procedures

About You:

• Valid and relevant Counterbalance FLT licence


• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift in a busy warehouse environment


• Confident loading and unloading vehicles


• Reliable, punctual and hardworking


• Good awareness of health & safety


• Comfortable working as part of a wider warehouse team

What's on Offer:

• Monday to Friday working hours


• 7:30am - 4:30pm


• Full-time, ongoing position


• Opportunity to work within a busy and established operation


• Potential for long-term progression for the right candidate

If you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role in Leighton Buzzard, we'd love to hear from you