Forklift Driver

TN United Kingdom; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to join their supportive team in Stourbridge. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, operating a counterbalance forklift and assisting with product assembly. Enjoy competitive pay with a review after probation, daytime hours, and the potential for a permanent position. If you're punctual, skilled, and ready to contribute to a growing team, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

On-the-job training

Pay review after probation

Daytime hours

Earlier finish on Fridays

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck to load, unload, and move materials safely.
• Assist with product assembly as part of the production process.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Operation

Product Assembly

Health and Safety Compliance

Reliability and Punctuality

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

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Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location: Stourbridge

Salary: £13.00 per hour (pay review after probationary period)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm

We’re hiring on behalf of a leading manufacturer who is looking to add a reliable and skilled Forklift Driver to their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied and hands-on role within a supportive, long-established company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operating a counterbalance forklift truck to load, unload and move materials safely
2. Assisting with product assembly as part of the production process
3. Cutting materials (training provided if necessary)
4. Ensuring health and safety procedures are always followed
5. General warehouse and production duties as required

What We're Looking For:

1. Valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
2. Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
3. Comfortable with hands-on tasks including assembly and operating machinery
4. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

The Offer:

1. £13.00 per hour to start
2. Pay review after a successful probationary period
3. Daytime hours with an earlier finish on Fridays
4. Potential for a permanent role after the initial temporary period

Supportive working environment with on-the-job training.