FLT Trainee (Apr 25)

Pertemps; Headcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions company is looking for an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver in Headcorn. This position offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with competitive pay starting at £13.00, rising to £13.50 per hour. The role involves operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely, loading and unloading goods, and supporting warehouse duties. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and their own transport due to the rural location. This role requires reliability and attention to detail, with rotating shifts available.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Weekly pay via PAYE

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment is required.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts (early and late).
• Must have your own transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Load and unload goods.
• Move stock within the warehouse.
• Support general warehouse duties when required.

Skills

Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

Forklift Counterbalance Driver – Temp to Perm – Headcorn

Start Date: January 2026

Pay: £13.00 per hour rising to £13.50 per hour

Location: Headcorn, Kent

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Rotating shifts – Week 1: 07:00–15:00 | Week 2: 15:00–23:00

We are recruiting an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver for our client’s busy warehouse in Headcorn. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to secure a permanent role after a successful temporary period.

FLT Driver Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading goods.
• Moving stock within the warehouse.
• Supporting general warehouse duties when required.

FLT Driver Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Must have your own transport due to location.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts (early and late).
• Reliability and good attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of up to £13.50 per hour.
• Weekly pay via PAYE through Pertemps
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
• Supportive team environment.

📍 Due to the rural location, candidates must drive and have access to their own vehicle.

✅ Apply today to start your journey towards a permanent role!