Forklift Driver

Pertemps; Holmer; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Hereford. The role offers £13.17 per hour with a monthly shift allowance, rotating shifts, and excellent benefits, including training and career progression opportunities. Valid Counterbalance licence and prior forklift or warehouse experience are required.

Benefits

£290 monthly shift allowance

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Excellent pension & life assurance

Quarterly bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking and paid training

Qualifications

• Valid external Counterbalance licence required, dated within the last 3 years.
• Previous experience with forklifts or in a warehouse/production setting.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move stock and materials.
• Support production with loading/unloading tasks.
• Assist with machine operations and quality checks.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to detail

Reliability

English and numeracy skills

Education

Valid external Counterbalance licence (RTITB/ITSSAR)

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Immediate Start – Hereford, Paying £13.17ph + £290 monthly shift allowance (£14.87 per hour including monthly shift allowance) + Overtime + Excellent Benefits, Working Monday to Friday, 3 rotating shifts

Our client world-leading manufacturer in Hereford is looking for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with a valid external licence (dated within the last 3 years). This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term temporary work with high earning potential, full training, and genuine career progression, full time contracts available for the right candidate following a successful 12 week temporary period.

The Job:

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move stock and materials
• Support production with loading/unloading tasks
• Carry out checks to ensure safe use of equipment
• Assist with machine operations, quality checks, and general production tasks
• Work effectively as part of a supportive, safety-first team

What You Need:

• Valid external Counterbalance licence (RTITB/ITSSAR accredited, dated within last 3 years) – essential
• Previous forklift or warehouse/production experience
• Good English & numeracy skills
• Reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail
• Willingness to work rotating shifts
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol testing

Shifts (weekly rotation):

• Monday to Friday
• Days: 06:00–14:00
• Afternoons: 14:00–22:00
• Nights: 22:00–06:00

Pay & Perks:

• £13.17ph + £290 monthly shift allowance (Combined rate including monthly shift allowance £14.87)
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Excellent pension & life assurance (x4 salary)
• Quarterly bonus & cycle-to-work scheme
• Free parking & 6–12 weeks paid training

Apply Now – send your CV or call Pertemps Gloucester Industrial on 01452 507500
Visit us: Pertemps, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ (Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00)