Counterbalance Forklift Driver

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay & Benefits

• 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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