Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Workchain; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 8 hours paid

Paid every Wednesday

Overtime available

Potential permanent employment

Job summary

Workchain in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a night-shift temporary role. The job offers overtime opportunities and the potential for permanent employment.

The role requires operating a counterbalance forklift, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety standards in an industrial warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance forklift licence or certificate.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work night shifts.
• Physically capable of warehouse and yard duties.
• Flexible approach to overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Move, stack and store goods within the site.
• Support general warehouse and yard operations.
• Complete safety checks and report defects.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety rules.
• Work effectively as part of a night-shift team.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Health & safety awareness

Reliable & punctual

Night shift readiness

Physical capability

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Location: Gloucester
Pay: £16 to £17 per hour
Job type: Temporary
Shift: Nights
Category: Industrial

A temporary opportunity is available for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Gloucester. This is a night-shift position offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities and the potential for permanent employment.

Key responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving, stacking and storing goods within the site
• Supporting general warehouse and yard operations
• Completing safety checks and reporting any defects
• Following site procedures and health and safety requirements
• Working effectively as part of a night-shift team

Skills and qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift licence or certificate
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work night shifts
• Physically capable of carrying out warehouse and yard duties
• A flexible approach to overtime when required

Benefits

• £16 to £17 per hour
• Minimum of 8 hours paid
• Paid every Wednesday
• Overtime available
• Potential opportunity for permanent employment

About the company

The employer operates in general haulage and is based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Its work involves the movement and handling of goods, supported by warehouse and yard operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day logistics activity within an industrial working environment.