Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

Pertemps Bond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate inductions and starts

Full-time hours

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers in the Foston area. Immediate inductions and starts are available for a major logistics operation offering full-time hours and regular, ongoing work.

The role requires a valid Counterbalance forklift licence and literacy/numeracy skills for accurate stock handling and RF scanning. You will move goods, load/unload trailers, perform quality checks and support stock control while adhering to health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence; expired licences may be considered.
• Warehouse or logistics experience is preferred.
• Flexibility to work rotating or fixed shifts is required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Reliable, with strong attendance and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently.
• Move and handle stock throughout the warehouse.
• Conduct quality inspections of goods.
• Use RF scanning equipment to track items.
• Support stock control and rotation processes.
• Follow all warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organised working environment.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift licence

RF scanning

Stock handling

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

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
• Regular, ongoing work
• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunities for progression
• Major logistics client