Counterbalance Forklift Driver Nights

Supreme Recruitment Services Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Recruitment is seeking a motivated Counterbalance Forklift Driver for night shift operations in a Watford area warehouse. You will load, unload, and move materials, ensuring efficient workflow while upholding safety standards.

The role requires proven forklift experience, familiarity with warehouse systems, and the ability to work independently on a night schedule. This temp-to-perm position offers consistent hours and a £15 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems for inventory tracking and documentation.
• Mechanical knowledge for basic equipment repair and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift to load/unload and move goods within the warehouse.
• Conduct routine pre-inspections to ensure equipment is safe for use and report issues.
• Communicate professionally with customer vehicle drivers when needed.
• Report any damaged freight or equipment to the appropriate department.
• Use equipment safely to unload/load vehicles and navigate yard areas.
• Maintain safe working areas by removing hazards and following risk assessments.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Supreme Recruitment are seeking a motivated and energetic Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our clients night shift team. In this vital role, you will operate a counterbalance forklift to efficiently load, unload, and move materials within a warehouse environment. Your expertise will ensure smooth warehouse operations, maintain safety standards, and support the overall flow of goods. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic logistics team while honing your mechanical skills and warehouse experience.

Shift - 9pm until 5am

Pattern - Monday night - Saturday Morning.

Temp to Perm

Pay - £15 per hour

Ideal candidate needs to be consistent and committed to the position. Must be able to drive due to location and working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality of load & transhipment of freight through the hub to its destination whether to place into a bay location or to place on to a waiting vehicle or
• standing trailer;
• Performing routine pre-inspections to ensure equipment is suitable for use and reporting issues;
• To provide information and to professionally communicate with customer vehicle drivers, if and when the need arises;
• Ensure damaged product/poorly presented vehicle/site damage and equipment damage etc is reported to the appropriate person or department;
• Operate equipment to perform work requirements and follow all risk assessments & safe systems of work associated;
• Ensuring all floor hazards are removed from working areas immediately, i.e. pallet bases, blocks of wood, banding materials, polythene wrap, spills and other
• discarded items;
• To use all equipment in a safe and professional manner, using the equipment supplied to unload & load vehicles, inbound or out bound of the site upon request;
• Operate all equipment in line with surroundings and prevailing conditions;
• Ensuring segregation barriers are in place and drivers are at front of vehicle or sitting in the vehicle before attempting to process;
• Ensure all freight damages and potential damages are reported to your line manager or the QA department;
• Working towards and supporting Company goals, values and objectives;
• Help create a positive safety culture and make an effective contribution to the business

Requirements

• Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse setting
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems for inventory tracking and documentation
• Mechanical knowledge for basic equipment repair and troubleshooting
• Ability to handle heavy lifting safely and efficiently during daily tasks
• Strong understanding of materials handling, shipping, and receiving procedures
• Basic math skills for measurements, counts, and inventory calculations
• Warehouse experience that demonstrates reliability, safety awareness, and teamwork skills

Join in this fast-paced role where your skills will directly impact our operational success! We value energetic individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise in a collaborative environment.