Forklift Driver (Reach/Counterbalance) – Temp to Perm, Day Shift

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to perm opportunity

Full training and handover period

Uniform provided after qualifying

Friendly, supportive environment

Salary reviews

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a reliable forklift driver for its Birmingham warehouse, operating in a fast-paced, independent role with calm and proactive handling. The position starts immediately and offers a temp-to-perm pathway, with full training and a handover period.

The role requires a valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licence, a clean UK driving licence, strong English, and a proactive, professional approach to customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (Reach and Counterbalance).
• Full, clean UK driving licence, to permit you to operate the company van.
• Experience in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Trustworthy and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach.
• Courteous and professional when dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Following written procedures for safe working and standard operating practices.
• Order picking within an 8,000 sq ft warehouse (approximately 200 picks per day).
• Booking in stock and putting away.
• Transporting stock between manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Stock taking and inventory control.
• Re-boxing and weighing smaller orders.
• Booking in returned products.
• Goods inwards: unloading and storing raw materials.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking a reliable forklift driver for its Birmingham warehouse, operating in a fast-paced, independent role with calm and proactive handling. The position starts immediately and offers a temp-to-perm pathway, with full training and a handover period.

The role requires a valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licence, a clean UK driving licence, strong English, and a proactive, professional approach to customers and colleagues.