Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

Pertemps Bond; Bedale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate inductions

Full-time hours

Opportunities for progression

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for a major logistics operation based in Foston. Immediate inductions and starts, full-time hours, and clear progression paths are available. Competitive hourly rates apply across 3-shift rotation or fixed shifts.

The role requires a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and prior warehouse experience, with the ability to work rotating or fixed shifts and maintain reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence; expired licences may be considered.
• Previous experience in warehouse or logistics environment advantageous.
• Ability to work rotating or fixed shifts and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Move and store stock within the warehouse.
• Conduct quality inspections and use RF scanning equipment.
• Support stock control and rotation and follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Shift flexibility

Literacy & numeracy

Team player

Tools

RF scanning

Job description

Forklift Driver – Counterbalance
Location: Foston
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate starts available
Pay: £14.36 – £16.98 per hour, depending on shift pattern

We are currently recruiting Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join a major logistics operation based in Foston.
We have immediate inductions and starts available, with regular, ongoing work and excellent opportunities for progression.
Current and expired forklift licences will be considered.

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties will include:

• Loading and unloading trailers safely and efficiently
• Moving and handling stock throughout the warehouse
• Conducting quality inspections
• Using RF scanning equipment
• Supporting stock control and rotation
• Following all warehouse health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment

The successful candidate will have:

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence; expired licences may also be considered
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics environment
• The flexibility to work rotating or fixed shifts
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A strong work ethic and reliable approach to attendance
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Shift Patterns & Pay

3-Shift Rotation – £15.32 per hour

• Nights: 10:00pm – 6:00am
• Afternoons: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Earlies: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Fixed Nights – £16.98 per hour

• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Fixed Early & Afternoon Shifts – £14.36 per hour

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Why Apply?

• Immediate inductions and starts
• Full-time hours
• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunities for progression