Forklift & Warehouse Operator (Counterbalance) – 50/50 Role

GI Group Main Account; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group Main Account in Lichfield is recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse. The role focuses on safe, accurate stock handling with a counterbalance truck, loading containers, and picking/packing as part of daily duties.

The role is based on site in Lichfield (WS14), Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, paying £13.50 per hour. Candidates should have at least 12 months counterbalance forklift experience, be safety-minded, reliable, and able to work independently

Qualifications

• 12 months counterbalance forklift experience (essential).
• Confident, competent forklift operator with a strong focus on safety and care.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently on a PM shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently.
• Load containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure, compliant loads.
• Work accurately to reduce damage to stock, racking and equipment.
• Support general warehouse duties as required, keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Please note this role will also involve picking and packing.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Stock handling

Punctuality

Independent work

Counterbalance forklift experience

Tools

Long fork attachments

Job description

GI Group Main Account in Lichfield is recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehouse. The role focuses on safe, accurate stock handling with a counterbalance truck, loading containers, and picking/packing as part of daily duties.

The role is based on site in Lichfield (WS14), Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, paying £13.50 per hour. Candidates should have at least 12 months counterbalance forklift experience, be safety-minded, reliable, and able to work independently