Forklift Driver - Counterbalance

Pertemps North Midlands; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate inductions and starts

Full-time hours

Regular ongoing work

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunities for progression

Major logistics client

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is recruiting Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for a major logistics operation in Foston. Immediate inductions and starts available, with regular, ongoing work and progression opportunities.

Shift patterns include Nights, Afternoons and Earliest rotations with varied hourly rates. Applicants should hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence, have warehouse or logistics experience, and be flexible with rotating or fixed shifts.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence; expired licences may also be considered.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating or fixed shifts.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Job description

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