Fork Lift Truck Drivers - Counterbalance Nights

Meridian Business Support; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Drivers for night shifts in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidates will operate forklifts, load and unload goods, and handle general warehouse duties. A valid counterbalance FLT license and previous warehouse experience are mandatory. This temporary full-time position offers a pay rate of £16.36 per hour with excellent prospects for those looking for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid external and in date counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous warehouse and FLT experience.
• Able to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift effectively.
• Load and unload goods using FLT.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Truck operation

Loading and unloading goods

General warehouse duties

Job description

Fork Lift Truck Drivers - Counterbalance Nights

Meridian Business Support are recruiting for experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to work Nights for their prestigious client based in Meir Park, Stoke on Trent.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 10:00pm – 6:00am. Rate of Pay: £16.36 per hour.

Duties

• Operating a counterbalance forklift, the ideal candidate must have an in date external FLT Counterbalance license.
• Loading and unloading goods using FLT.
• Moving pallets and stock.
• Putting stock away in racking.
• General warehouse duties will also be part of the role.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.

Requirements

• Valid external and in date counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous warehouse and FLT experience.
• Able to work night shifts.

Apply now to join a fantastic company with excellent, long term prospects.

Job Details

• Job Title: Fork Lift Truck Drivers - Counterbalance Nights
• Company: Meridian Business Support
• Location: Stoke, Staffordshire
• Pay: £16.36 per hour.
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Temporary
• Sector: Distribution
• Posted: Jan 9th 2026
• Closes: Feb 9th 2026