Counterbalance Forklift Driver & Warehouse Operator

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client's warehouse team in Loughborough on a long-term basis. The role involves a 60/40 split between forklift driving and general warehouse duties in a busy environment.

You will safely move stock, load and unload goods, and support yard operations while maintaining high safety standards. A Bendi licence is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence, valid for at least 12 months.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Able to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Safety-conscious with good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift safely to move stock around the warehouse and yard.
• Load, unload and pick/pack orders.
• Move, organise and store stock in designated areas.
• Support recycling duties and maintain a clean workspace.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Forklift operation experience

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

General warehouse duties

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client's warehouse team in Loughborough on a long-term basis. The role involves a 60/40 split between forklift driving and general warehouse duties in a busy environment.

You will safely move stock, load and unload goods, and support yard operations while maintaining high safety standards. A Bendi licence is a plus but not essential.