Forklift Counterbalance - Nights

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for night shifts in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00pm - 5:30am, with a rate of £15.12 per hour.

You will join a busy pallet network operation, loading/unloading double deck trailers to strict deadlines while maintaining high safety standards. Previous pallet network experience is desirable, and a background in fast-paced distribution is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• 12 months continuous Counterbalance FLT experience within the last year.
• At least 2 years' experience loading and unloading double deck trailers.
• Experience working within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong awareness of load security and weight distribution.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Desirable: Previous pallet network experience.
• Desirable: Experience working in high-volume transport or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily forklift safety checks and associated documentation at the start of each shift.
• Operate a Counterbalance FLT safely and responsibly at all times.
• Load and unload trailers within agreed operational timeframes.
• Ensure correct weight distribution across trailer decks and axles.
• Stack, move and distribute pallets efficiently while minimising damage.
• Work safely alongside multiple forklift truck operators in a busy yard and warehouse environment.
• Report any damage to equipment, trailers or pallets immediately.
• Adhere to all site rules and operational procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the shift.
• Cooperate fully with all company health and safety policies and requirements.
• Support the wider operation to ensure service levels and deadlines are achieved.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Warehouse experience

Health & safety awareness

Load security awareness

Tools

Double deck trailers

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver (Nights)

Wolverhampton
£15.12 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8:00pm - 5:30am
Full Time, Ongoing Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy pallet network operation in Wolverhampton. This is a fast-paced, time-critical environment where efficiency, accuracy and safety are essential.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in pallet distribution and must be confident loading and unloading double deck trailers to strict deadlines.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• A minimum of 12 months continuous Counterbalance FLT experience within the last year.
• At least 2 years' experience loading and unloading double deck trailers.
• Experience working within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong awareness of load security and weight distribution.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety procedures.

Desirable

• Previous pallet network experience.
• Experience working in high-volume transport or logistics operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete daily forklift safety checks and associated documentation at the start of each shift.
• Operate a Counterbalance FLT safely and responsibly at all times.
• Load and unload trailers within agreed operational timeframes.
• Ensure correct weight distribution across trailer decks and axles.
• Stack, move and distribute pallets efficiently while minimising damage.
• Work safely alongside multiple forklift truck operators in a busy yard and warehouse environment.
• Report any damage to equipment, trailers or pallets immediately.
• Adhere to all site rules and operational procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the shift.
• Cooperate fully with all company health and safety policies and requirements.
• Support the wider operation to ensure service levels and deadlines are achieved.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong spatial awareness and attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive, hardworking attitude.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding and high-volume environment.