Forklift

Driver Hire Grangemouth; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Grangemouth is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Grangemouth on a temporary-to-permanent basis. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, load and unload vehicles, and move stock around the site.

The role offers a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri, 11:00-20:00) with a competitive pay of £13.40 to £15.02 per hour depending on holiday pay, plus the potential to move to a client salary of £28,000 per year upon transfer.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Counterbalance forklift licence/certificate.
• Previous counterbalance forklift experience.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual, able to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving and storing stock and materials around the site.
• Supporting the warehouse and wider operations team.
• Completing all required checks and following site safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Forklift driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Location: Grangemouth
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00-20:00
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (1-hour unpaid break)
Temporary Pay: £13.40 per hour + accrued holiday pay, or £15.02 per hour with advanced holiday pay
Permanent Salary: £28,000 per annum upon transferring to our client

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our client's operation in Grangemouth on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with the potential to transfer directly to our client following a successful temporary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving and storing stock and materials around the site
• Supporting the warehouse and wider operations team
• Completing all required checks and following site safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

What We're Looking For

• Valid and relevant Counterbalance Forklift licence/certificate
• Previous counterbalance forklift experience
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 20:00
• 40-hour working week
• £13.40 per hour + accrued holiday pay, or £15.02 per hour with advanced holiday pay
• £28,000 annual salary when you transfer to our client
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Full support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with an established employer