Forklift Driver Counterbalance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £14.25

Permanent role

Day shifts

Weekly pay

Local exposure

Job summary

Workchain is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their Yate site on a permanent, day-shift basis. You will safely operate a counterbalance forklift, load/unload vehicles, and support warehouse operations in a busy logistics environment.

The role requires a valid forklift licence, prior counterbalance experience, good health and safety awareness, and reliability. Teamwork, physical fitness, and clear communication are essential, with paid weekly on Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence or recognised qualification.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse, depot or logistics environment.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Physically fit enough to carry out the duties of the role.
• Good communication skills and a responsible approach to equipment and goods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck.
• Load and unload vehicles and move goods around the site.
• Store products correctly and support efficient warehouse operations.
• Complete routine equipment checks and report any issues.
• Follow site safety procedures and manual-handling requirements.
• Keep work areas organised and help maintain accurate stock movements.
• Work effectively with colleagues to meet daily operational requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift experience

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Reliable & punctual

Physical fitness

Good communication

Job description

Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

Location

Yate

Pay

£14.25 per hour

Job type

Permanent

Shift

Days

A permanent opportunity is available for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Yate. This is a day-shift role offering regular weekly pay and the chance to join a busy logistics operation.

About the company

A parcel delivery and logistics service based in Yate, providing collection, delivery and distribution services for businesses and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck
• Load and unload vehicles and move goods around the site
• Store products correctly and support efficient warehouse operations
• Complete routine equipment checks and report any issues
• Follow site safety procedures and manual-handling requirements
• Keep work areas organised and help maintain accurate stock movements
• Work effectively with colleagues to meet daily operational requirements

Skills and qualifications

• A valid counterbalance forklift licence or recognised qualification
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse, depot or logistics environment
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Physically fit enough to carry out the duties of the role
• Good communication skills and a responsible approach to equipment and goods

Benefits

• £14.25 per hour
• Permanent employment
• Day shifts
• Paid every Wednesday
• Opportunity to be visible to local employers