Large Counterbalance B3 Forklift Driver

Manpower UK Ltd; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Large Counterbalance B3 Forklift Driver for a key client in Southampton. You will operate in a busy yard environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while loading and unloading modular cabins. The position offers £16.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime and requires a valid B3 license. Ideal candidates enjoy teamwork and take pride in their work.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Stable working hours

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a yard, depot, industrial or construction setting.
• Strong team focus and willingness to help with manual tasks.
• Positive and reliable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload modular cabin units using a B3 counterbalance forklift.
• Store cabins safely around the yard prior to hire and after off-hire.
• Carry out basic daily checks and general upkeep of the forklift.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Valid B3 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Job description

Large Counterbalance B3 Forklift Driver (Modular Cabins) – Southampton – £16.00ph + OT – Monday-Friday

About the opportunity

A key client is a market‑leading provider of modular accommodation, supplying temporary, semi‑permanent and permanent modular buildings for hire and sale across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth at their Southampton depot, they are looking for an experienced Large Counterbalance B3 Forklift Driver to join their team on a long‑term basis.

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Overtime: Time and a half

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 40‑hour week

Extras: Company benefits, sociable daytime hours, stable, well‑established business.

The role

You will be working in the yard and workshop area, handling a variety of modular cabins and associated equipment ahead of them going out on hire and when they return. This is a hands‑on, physical role with a strong focus on safety, accuracy and teamwork.

Main responsibilities

• Loading and unloading modular cabin units on and off vehicles using a B3 counterbalance forklift.
• Moving and storing cabins safely around the yard prior to hire and after off-hire.
• Selecting and positioning units as required by the workshop team.
• Carrying out basic daily checks and general upkeep of the forklift and other MHE.
• Loading furniture into cabins before dispatch and removing it when units return.
• Fitting and removing internal partitions and other fixtures within the cabins.

About you

This role would suit an experienced FLT driver who enjoys working in a busy yard environment and takes pride in working safely and efficiently.

You will need:

• A valid B3 Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a yard, depot, industrial or construction setting.
• A strong team focus and willingness to help with a variety of manual tasks.
• Good communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude.

How to apply

If you hold a B3 FLT licence and are interested in a Monday‑Friday role with excellent hourly pay and overtime, apply today with your CV.