FLT Driver - Counterbalance & Reach

Pertemps North Midlands; Minworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm opportunity

Full training

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking a reliable forklift driver to join a fast-paced, family-owned manufacturing warehouse. Immediate start with a temp-to-perm path, offering hands-on training and a friendly, supportive team environment.

The role requires a valid forklift licence (Reach and Counterbalance), a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high safety standards. Monday-Thursday 8:30-5, Friday 7:30-4, with reviews and uniform after qualifying period.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (Reach and Counterbalance).
• Full, clean UK driving licence to operate the company van.
• Experience in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Trustworthy and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach.
• Courteous and professional when dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures for safe working and SOPs.
• Perform order picking in an 8,000 sq ft warehouse (~200 picks/day).
• Book in stock and put away.
• Transport stock between manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Conduct stock taking and inventory control.
• Re-box and weigh smaller orders.
• Book in returned products and unload/store raw materials.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Job description

Immediate start

Temp to perm role with a leading manufacturing business

Favourable day shift

An established, family-owned manufacturing business with over 40 years of experience is seeking a reliable and forklift driverto join its highly productive warehouse team.

The successful candidate will be calm, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Following written procedures for safe working and standard operating practices
• Order picking within an 8,000 sq ft warehouse (approximately 200 picks per day)
• Booking in stock and putting away
• Transporting stock between manufacturing and warehouse facilities
• Stock taking and inventory control
• Re-boxing and weighing smaller orders
• Booking in returned products
• Goods inwards: unloading and storing raw materials
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Essential Requirements

• Valid forklift licence (Reach and Counterbalance)
• Full, clean UK driving licence, to permit you to operate the company van
• Experience in a fast-moving warehouse environment
• Excellent command of the English language
• Trustworthy and able to work with minimal supervision
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach
• Courteous and professional when dealing with customers

What's on Offer

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• £13.50 - £14.00 per hour with annual salary reviews
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Full training and extended handover period
• Uniform provided after qualifying period
• Friendly, supportive working environment

Interview Process

• First stage: Face-to-face interview with a site tour
• Second stage: Competency-based assessment of van and forklift driving skills