Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Workchain; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every Wednesday

Min 8 hours paid

Day shifts

Temporary opportunity

Local employer exposure

Job summary

Workchain is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a site in Wishaw. The role is temporary with day shifts, paying £13.50 per hour, and involves supporting stock movement, loading/unloading deliveries, and maintaining a safe warehouse environment.

You will operate a counterbalance forklift, move goods, and assist with general warehouse tasks as required. This is a temporary opportunity with regular hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift certification is required.
• Previous forklift operation experience in a warehouse/industrial setting preferred.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Move stock and materials around the warehouse or yard.
• Store goods in allocated locations.
• Support picking, packing and general warehouse duties as needed.
• Carry out routine equipment checks.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift certification

Forklift operation in warehouse

Health and safety awareness

Reliability and following instructions

Teamwork and communication

Manual handling ability

Job description

Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Location: Wishaw

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shift: Days

About the company

The employer is a UK distributor of plumbing, heating and bathroom products, supplying trade customers through regional distribution operations. Its range includes plumbing parts, fittings, heating components and related products, with services focused on product availability, delivery and customer support.

The role

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will help move, load and store materials safely and efficiently. You will work as part of a warehouse team, supporting the smooth movement of stock and maintaining a safe, organised working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and responsibly
• Load and unload deliveries
• Move stock and materials around the warehouse or yard
• Place goods into allocated storage locations
• Support picking, packing and general warehouse duties when required
• Carry out routine equipment checks
• Follow site health and safety procedures
• Keep work areas clean and organised

Skills and qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift certification
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse or industrial setting
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• Ability to follow instructions and work reliably
• Physically able to carry out manual handling duties
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible approach to supporting wider warehouse tasks

Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• Day shifts
• Temporary opportunity
• Paid every Wednesday
• Minimum 8 hours paid
• Opportunity to be visible to local employers