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Counterbalance Forklift Driver
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JE Piccaver & CO
Forklift Counterbalance Driver - Temp to Perm in Headcorn
Pertemps
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Job summary
A workforce solutions company is looking for an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver in Headcorn. This position offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with competitive pay starting at £13.00, rising to £13.50 per hour. The role involves operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely, loading and unloading goods, and supporting warehouse duties. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and their own transport due to the rural location. This role requires reliability and attention to detail, with rotating shifts available.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a warehouse environment is required.
- Ability to work on rotating shifts (early and late).
- Must have your own transport due to rural location.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
- Load and unload goods.
- Move stock within the warehouse.
- Support general warehouse duties when required.
Skills
Education
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £13.00 per hour rising to £13.50 per hour
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Rotating shifts – Week 1: 07:00–15:00 | Week 2: 15:00–23:00
We are recruiting an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver for our client’s busy warehouse in Headcorn. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to secure a permanent role after a successful temporary period.
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
- Loading and unloading goods.
- Moving stock within the warehouse.
- Supporting general warehouse duties when required.
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
- Must have your own transport due to location.
- Ability to work on rotating shifts (early and late).
- Reliability and good attention to detail.
- Competitive pay rate of up to £13.50 per hour.
- Weekly pay via PAYE through Pertemps
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
- Supportive team environment.
📍 Due to the rural location, candidates must drive and have access to their own vehicle.
✅ Apply today to start your journey towards a permanent role!
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