Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Posted 6 hours 24 minutes ago by Pertemps
Counterbalance Forklift Driver - needed in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Pay: £13.17 per hour increase to £13.53 with training, Shifts: 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (Mon Sat working patterns may apply), Multiple start times from 04:00, 12 Week Temp to Perm opportunity, Immediate start.
We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy chilled warehouse environment. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering stable hours, ongoing training, and the potential for pay increases as skills and training develop.
Key Responsibilities- Operate a counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) to safely check, transport, load and unload goods across chilled warehouse and loading areas.
- Accurately pick and prepare customer orders using order tickets and instructions.
- Carry out stock rotation and replenishment to maintain product flow and reduce waste.
- Support safe vehicle loading, ensuring orders are present, correctly placed, constrained and secured for transport.
- Move goods efficiently within the warehouse while maintaining high safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment across warehouse and yard areas.
- Always follow food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
- Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Ability to work in a chilled warehouse environment.
- Good attention to detail and strong safety awareness.
- Flexibility to support the team when needed.
- Physically fit and able to handle heavy lifting.
- Long term roles with potential for permanent employment.
- Once permanent, you'll receive the company's full benefits package which will include the following:
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
- 30 days holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£500 per referral).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted products and delivery options.
- Aviva pension (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health (claim back eligible medical costs).
Interested? Apply online today or visit us at: Pertemps Gloucester
Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ, Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
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