Night-Shift Counterbalance Forklift Driver

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for night shifts in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00pm - 5:30am, with a rate of £15.12 per hour.

You will join a busy pallet network operation, loading/unloading double deck trailers to strict deadlines while maintaining high safety standards. Previous pallet network experience is desirable, and a background in fast-paced distribution is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• 12 months continuous Counterbalance FLT experience within the last year.
• At least 2 years' experience loading and unloading double deck trailers.
• Experience working within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong awareness of load security and weight distribution.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Desirable: Previous pallet network experience.
• Desirable: Experience working in high-volume transport or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily forklift safety checks and associated documentation at the start of each shift.
• Operate a Counterbalance FLT safely and responsibly at all times.
• Load and unload trailers within agreed operational timeframes.
• Ensure correct weight distribution across trailer decks and axles.
• Stack, move and distribute pallets efficiently while minimising damage.
• Work safely alongside multiple forklift truck operators in a busy yard and warehouse environment.
• Report any damage to equipment, trailers or pallets immediately.
• Adhere to all site rules and operational procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the shift.
• Cooperate fully with all company health and safety policies and requirements.
• Support the wider operation to ensure service levels and deadlines are achieved.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Warehouse experience

Health & safety awareness

Load security awareness

Tools

Double deck trailers

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for night shifts in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00pm - 5:30am, with a rate of £15.12 per hour.

You will join a busy pallet network operation, loading/unloading double deck trailers to strict deadlines while maintaining high safety standards. Previous pallet network experience is desirable, and a background in fast-paced distribution is essential.