forklift-driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Job summary

The Forklift Driver position in Bristol involves operating a Counterbalance licence within a builder’s merchant warehouse. Based in Filton (BS34), this full-time role offers £14.30 per hour, rising to £21.45 for overtime.

Working Monday to Friday on either a 10:00-19:00 or 09:00-18:00 shift, you will handle stock movement and general warehouse duties. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays, free on-site parking, life insurance, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence (RTITB/ITSSAR accredited)
• Experience in warehouse or forklift environment
• Comfortable with manual handling

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance forklift
• Load and unload delivery lorries
• Pick and pack orders in the warehouse
• Interact with customers in a friendly, professional manner

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Manual handling

Job description

Job title

The Forklift Driver position in Bristol involves operating a Counterbalance licence within a builder’s merchant warehouse. Based in Filton (BS34), this full-time role offers £14.30 per hour, rising to £21.45 for overtime. Working Monday to Friday on either a 10:00-19:00 or 09:00-18:00 shift, you will handle stock movement, loading, and general warehouse duties. The role includes 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays, free parking, life insurance, and retail discounts. Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance licence and be comfortable with manual handling. This position suits someone seeking steady, permanent employment with a reputable firm.

Role summary

Counterbalance Forklift Driver /Warehouse Operative Location: Filton, Bristol (BS34) Rate £14.30 Per Hour/ overtime £21.45ph Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm or 09:00-18:00

About the opportunity

Looking for a steady, full-time role with great benefits and work-life balance? We’re recruiting a Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence to join a busy and well-established builder’s merchant in Filton, Bristol.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.30ph
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Company closed over Christmas for a proper break
• Free on-site parking
• Great public transport & cycle access
• Annual pay reviews & employee recognition awards
• 4x life insurance
• Exclusive retail discounts via staff portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme

Your day-to-day

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift
• Loading and unloading delivery lorries
• Picking and packing orders in the warehouse
• Interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a warehouse, forklift, or production environment
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A valid RTITB or ITSSAR-accredited Counterbalance Forklift licence