Counterbalance Forklift Driver — PM Shift and Warehouse Prep

Gi Group UK; Streethay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy operation in Lichfield. The role emphasises safe, accurate handling to minimise damage to stock and equipment, with 70% forklift work and 30% general warehouse duties.

Pay rate is £15.00 per hour on a PM shift (6:00pm–2:00am), Monday to Friday. Applicants should have at least 12 months counterbalance forklift experience and be reliable, safety-minded, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months counterbalance forklift experience.
• Confident, safe and careful forklift operator.
• Ability to work independently on a PM shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently.
• Load containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure loads.
• Work accurately to reduce damage to stock, racking and equipment.
• Support general warehouse duties, keeping the area clean and safe.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Safety-focused

Independent worker

Long fork attachments

Job description

Gi Group UK is recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a busy operation in Lichfield. The role emphasises safe, accurate handling to minimise damage to stock and equipment, with 70% forklift work and 30% general warehouse duties.

Pay rate is £15.00 per hour on a PM shift (6:00pm–2:00am), Monday to Friday. Applicants should have at least 12 months counterbalance forklift experience and be reliable, safety-minded, and able to work independently.