Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Pertemps Heathrow; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver in Slough, UK. The role involves operating MHE equipment, moving and handling goods, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants should have a valid Counterbalance Forklift license and be comfortable with rotating shifts. Immediate start available with opportunities for permanent employment in a supportive team environment. Apply through the advert or contact us directly for further details.

Benefits

Immediate starts available

Long-term, stable work

Structured training

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, warehouse or production environment preferred.
• Counterbalance Forklift experience and valid licence is essential.
• Comfortable working rotating shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operating MHE equipment including forklifts and pallet trucks.
• Moving, stacking, and relocating products and materials.
• Loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Counterbalance Forklift operation

Good communication skills

Flexibility for shifts

Attention to safety

Job description

Job Opportunity: Forklift Driver (FLT) / Counter balance

📍 Location: Slough, Berkshire,
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time (3 on, 3 off) / Alternating between days and nights
📦 Department: Warehouse

Key Responsibilities

• Operating MHE equipment including forklifts, pallet trucks and other specialist equipment
• Moving, stacking, locating and relocating products and materials
• Loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments
• Ensuring goods are accurate, undamaged and contamination‑free
• Preparing product for dispatch
• Using RF scanning equipment for picking, receiving and loading
• Assisting with stock checks and physical inventories
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting faults
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Supporting team leaders and supervisors when required

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a factory, warehouse or production environment preferred
• Counterbalance Forklift experience and valid licence is essential
• Comfortable working rotating shifts including weekends
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to safety, quality and accuracy
• Willing to work overtime when required

What's On Offer

• Immediate starts available
• Long‑term, stable work
• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Supportive team and structured training

📞 To apply:
Apply today through the advert or contact Pertemps Heathrow on (phone number removed) for further details. All applications are treated in strict confidence