Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Workchain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temporary day-shift position

Visibility to local employers

Job summary

Workchain in Sheffield is seeking a reliable Counterbalance Forklift Driver to support day-to-day industrial operations on a temporary, daytime shift.

You will move materials safely, perform pre-use checks, and work closely with colleagues while adhering to site procedures and health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Counterbalance forklift certificate or licence, where required.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Dependable, punctual and conscientious approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail when handling materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and responsibly.
• Load, unload and move materials around the working area.
• Follow site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Complete routine checks before operating equipment.
• Keep work areas tidy and report any issues promptly.
• Work effectively with colleagues to support daily activities.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift license

Health & safety

Punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Pay: £13.00–£13.50 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shift: Days

About the company

The company operates in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and provides services focused on cleaning and maintaining vehicles. This temporary role supports practical industrial activity in a working environment where safe handling, reliable equipment use and careful movement of materials are important.

The role

The company is seeking a reliable Counterbalance Forklift Driver to support day-to-day industrial operations in Sheffield. Working on a temporary, day-shift basis, you will help move materials safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional and organised approach.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and responsibly
• Load, unload and move materials around the working area
• Follow site procedures and health and safety requirements
• Complete routine checks before operating equipment
• Keep work areas tidy and report any issues promptly
• Work effectively with colleagues to support daily activities

Skills and qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• A relevant counterbalance forklift certificate or licence, where required
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• A dependable, punctual and conscientious approach
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good attention to detail when handling materials

What’s on offer

• Pay of £13.00–£13.50 per hour
• Temporary day-shift position
• Weekly pay every Wednesday
• Opportunity for visibility to local employers

If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for temporary daytime work in Sheffield, this could be a suitable opportunity.