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Counterbalance Forklift Driver (B2 or B3 Category License Only)
Job summary
A major equipment hire company is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Shirley, Solihull. This position offers a competitive rate of £13.74 per hour and a fixed Monday to Friday schedule. Ideal candidates must possess a valid B2 or B3 category licence and have a minimum of one year of forklift experience. The company provides a supportive environment with the potential for a permanent role after the temporary period.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
- Must be confident in handling and manoeuvring heavy stock.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck.
- Load and unload stock and maintain storage areas.
- Follow health and safety procedures.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Driver (B2 or B3 Category License ONLY)
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour
Hours: Fixed Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid and in-date B3 category licence as a preference but B2 category as a minimum. This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity to become part of the team with a major equipment hire company, known widely across the UK, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.
Please be aware, only applicants with a valid and in date Counterbalance license, Category B2 or above will be considered for this position. B1 category will not be accepted
- Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck (B2 category minimum and B3 as a preference).
- Loading and unloading.
- Moving and allocating heavy stock around the site.
- Organising stock and maintaining safe storage areas.
- Following all health and safety procedures.
- Loading and unloading live loads, weighing up to 15 tons
- Manoeuvring the truck through narrow aisles and tight spaces
- General duties as and when required, stock taking, hygiene etc
- A valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift B2 licence essential (B3 preferred).
- Minimum 1 year counterbalance forklift experience (essential).
- Applicants must be confident and capable operating the forklift truck.
- Proven ability to handle and manoeuvre heavy stock.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a busy environment.
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.74.
- Fixed day shift – Monday to Friday, no weekends.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with a major equipment hire company.
- Immediate start available.
- Free on-site parking.
- Supportive and long-term team environment.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a stable role with the chance to go permanent in Solihull, we’d love to hear from you.
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