Forklift Driver

Pure Staff Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is currently seeking a Forklift Driver in Avonmouth, Bristol. This temporary to permanent position requires a valid Counterbalance licence and offers a competitive pay rate of £12.50 per hour. Responsibilities include picking, unloading, and loading stock. The role provides a supportive environment, weekly pay, holiday accrual, and access to a perks scheme. Interested candidates should send their CV or contact for more details.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday accrued up to 28 days

Supportive working environment

Free onsite parking

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Access to perks scheme

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Picking stock out of racking and labelling pallets.
• Unloading trailers (standing trailers only).
• Loading trailers (not common and never live loading).
• Picking stock from bulk locations.

Skills

Valid Counterbalance licence

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Position:

Forklift Driver

Job Details:

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Salary: £12.50 per hour

Pure Staff Ltd are currently recruiting for a Forklift Driver for our client based in Avonmouth, Bristol. Our client is a specialist in pallet work and global logistics and supply chain.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a well‑established business. You will play a key role in site‑wide distribution and palletising shipments from across the country.

Your Role as a Forklift Driver

• Picking stock out of racking and labelling pallets
• Unloading trailers (standing trailers only - no live unloading)
• Loading trailers (not common and never live loading)
• Picking stock from bulk locations

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance licence - essential
• Previous experience in a similar role desirable
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Good attention to detail and reliability
• Team player with a positive attitude

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay from an experienced payroll team
• Holiday accrued up to 28 days (pro‑rata)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity (following a successful minimum 12‑week period)
• Free access to our perks scheme after your first payment (discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more)

Pay & Shifts

• £12.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM - 16:30 PM

How to Apply for the role of Forklift Driver

To apply, please send your up‑to‑date CV to this advert or call 01905 20547 and speak to one of our recruitment consultants today! Once a successful pre‑screen is complete, the registration process is quick and easy online using our Pure Staff app, including digital Right to Work checks and interview process.

While working with Pure Staff, you're employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on‑time payslips directly from our experienced in‑house payroll team. Plus, after your first payment you'll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.