Forklift Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Wolverhampton (WV10). The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift to move fencing steel, loading/unloading wagons and keeping a tidy yard.

You will work Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30, on a full-time contract, with pay at £13.50 per hour. Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance licence and have prior experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Experience with heavy goods such as steel or fencing materials is preferred.
• Experience loading and unloading wagons.
• Good awareness of workplace health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Move and handle steels and other heavy materials.
• Load and unload wagons correctly and safely.
• Ensure loads are secure and handled with care.
• Follow all site health & safety procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

As a Forklift Driver in Wolverhampton, you will operate a counterbalance truck to move fencing steel, load and unload wagons, and maintain an organised yard. Working Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 14:30, this full-time position pays £13.50 per hour.

Your duties include handling heavy materials securely, following all site safety protocols, and contributing to a tidy working environment. You must hold a valid counterbalance licence and bring prior experience in a similar role. Based at WV10, this position suits someone accustomed to physical work within a busy yard setting. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently


• Moving and handling steels and other heavy materials


• Loading and unloading wagons correctly and safely


• Ensuring loads are secure and handled with care


• Following all site health & safety procedures


• Working as part of a busy yard and warehouse team


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area

Requirements

• Valid and relevant Counterbalance Forklift licence


• Previous experience handling steel, fencing materials or similar heavy goods preferred


• Experience loading and unloading wagons


• Good awareness of workplace health & safety


• Reliable, punctual and able to work Monday to Friday


• Able to work efficiently in a busy environment

Location: WV10

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30