Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

Thorn Baker Industrial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver with a valid B1 Counterbalance licence in the East Midlands area. The role offers a long-term temp to perm position with excellent pay and career progression opportunities. Responsibilities include operating forklift trucks, loading and unloading stock, and maintaining warehouse standards. Ideal candidates are reliable and team-focused, with necessary experience in logistics. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Career development potential

Structured shifts

Excellent pay rates

Qualifications

• Must have a valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, dispatch or goods in roles required.
• Ability to work accurately and follow processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload and move stock across warehouse and production areas.
• Support dispatch picking, preparing and staging orders.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for a Forklift Truck Driver with a valid B1 Counterbalance licence to work for a leading manufacturer based in Balborough. This is a long-term temp to perm position offering job security and career progression.

Job Responsibilities:
• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) safely and efficiently
• Load, unload and move stock across warehouse and production areas
• Support Goods In receiving, checking and storing deliveries
• Support Dispatch picking, preparing and staging customer orders
• Use scanners and basic IT systems for stock control
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and warehouse housekeeping

Requirements:
• Valid B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, dispatch or goods in roles
• Ability to work accurately and follow processes
• Reliable, team-focused and committed to long-term work
• Must have own transport due to site location

Shift Pattern & Pay:
• 2 shifts: 6:00am 6:00pm
• 2 shifts: 10:00am 10:00pm
• 4 days off
• Pay rate: GBP13.62 per hour (temp to perm opportunity)

Why Work With Us?
• Long-term FLT Counterbalance role with permanent opportunities
• Work for a respected UK manufacturer with strong safety and performance standards
• Excellent pay rates, structured shifts, and career development potential

If you are an experienced Forklift Truck Driver with a valid B1 Counterbalance licence and looking for a new warehouse role in the Barlborough area, apply now and a member of the Thorn Baker team will contact you.

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