Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Workchain; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every Wednesday

Opportunity to be visible to local EMP

Job summary

Workchain is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver (Counterbalance) to support our Bridgwater site. The role involves moving materials safely, loading/unloading vehicles, and assisting production and dispatch teams in a busy industrial environment.

Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance forklift licence and have previous forklift experience in applicable settings. The job is permanent, dayshift, with regular on-site duties and a focus on health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence or recognised qualification.
• Previous forklift driving experience in warehouse, yard, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physically capable of working in a busy industrial setting.
• Careful and responsible handling of materials.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and responsibly.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move raw materials, finished products and equipment around the site.
• Store goods securely and accurately.
• Support production and dispatch activities.
• Carry out routine forklift checks and report defects.
• Follow site health and safety procedures at all times.
• Keep work areas tidy and organised.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift experience

Health and safety

Reliability & punctuality

Physical fitness

Material handling

Communication skills

Job description

Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Pay: £14 per hour

Job type: Permanent

Shift: Days

Category: Industrial

The company is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to support the safe and efficient movement of materials within its steel fabrication and manufacturing operation.

About the company

The company is an independent steel fabricator based in Somerset. It manufactures and supplies roofing and cladding products, including metal sheets, flashings, trims and related components. Its work includes in-house fabrication and supply to trade customers, with operations centred in the local area.

The role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will help keep the site running smoothly by moving, loading and positioning materials safely and efficiently. You will work alongside colleagues across the yard, warehouse and production areas.

Key responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and responsibly
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving raw materials, finished products and equipment around the site
• Storing goods securely and accurately
• Supporting production and dispatch activities
• Carrying out routine forklift checks and reporting any defects
• Following site health and safety procedures at all times
• Keeping work areas tidy and organised

Skills and qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence or recognised qualification
• Previous forklift driving experience, ideally within a warehouse, yard, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Physically capable of working in a busy industrial setting
• A careful and responsible approach to handling materials
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions

Benefits

• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity to be visible to local employers

This is a permanent, days-based position offering regular work in Bridgwater.