Forklift Driver Counterbalance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £14.50

Permanent employment

Paid every Wednesday

Visibility to local employers

Job summary

Workchain seeks an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a night-shift role in Severn Beach. You will operate a forklift, load/unload vehicles, and manage stock in a busy distribution site.

The role requires a current forklift qualification, warehouse experience, and a reliable, safety-focused approach. Night shifts and UK distribution experience are assets; permanent employment offered.

Qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift qualification.
• Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Good understanding of safe forklift operation and manual handling.
• Able to follow instructions and complete paperwork accurately.
• Reliable attendance and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move, store and position stock within the warehouse.
• Complete routine forklift checks and report issues.
• Check goods and paperwork for accuracy.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and secure working area.
• Support the wider warehouse team as required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Reliability

Night shift

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Forklift Driver CounterbalanceLocation: Severn BeachPay: £14.50 per hourJob type: Permanent, Monday to FridayShift: Nights, 10 pm start times - 6 am finishCategory: IndustrialA permanent opportunity is available for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy distribution operation in Severn Beach. This is a night-shift role suited to a reliable and safety-focused individual who can work effectively in a warehouse environment.About the companyThe employer operates in distribution, supplying bathroom equipment and related products to customers across the UK. Its work includes sourcing, warehousing and delivery, supporting retailers, merchants and housing-related organisations. The business also forms part of a wider international group.

Key responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving, storing and positioning stock within the warehouse
• Completing routine checks on the forklift and reporting any issues
• Checking goods and paperwork for accuracy
• Following site health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organised and secure working area
• Supporting the wider warehouse team as required

Skills and qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift qualification
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Good understanding of safe forklift operation and manual handling
• Ability to follow instructions and complete paperwork accurately
• Reliable attendance and a responsible approach to work
• Ability to work independently during night shifts
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• £14.50 per hour
• Permanent employment
• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity to be visible to local employers

Please note that the role involves regular forklift operation and working nights, so applicants should be comfortable with both aspects of the position.