Day-Shift Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Permanent, Overtime

Workchain; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14 per hour

Minimum of eight hours paid

Paid every Wednesday

Overtime available

Permanent employment

Exposure to local employers

Job summary

Workchain is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Cheltenham for a permanent, day shift role. The position involves supporting daily haulage and warehouse operations with a minimum of eight hours paid and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include operating a counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading vehicles, checking loads, and assisting with general warehouse tasks while adhering to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift qualification.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, yard or haulage experience.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to move and handle goods safely.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a practical approach to daily tasks.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles and move goods around the site.
• Check loads for condition, accuracy and safe positioning.
• Support the loading team with general warehouse and yard duties.
• Follow site procedures, health and safety requirements and manual-handling guidance.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe working area.
• Work cooperatively with drivers, warehouse colleagues and supervisors.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Reliability

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Workchain is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Cheltenham for a permanent, day shift role. The position involves supporting daily haulage and warehouse operations with a minimum of eight hours paid and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include operating a counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading vehicles, checking loads, and assisting with general warehouse tasks while adhering to health and safety protocols.