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Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 13.17 - 13.53 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Tewkesbury

Expire in: 7 hours

Job Description

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 Call us for more information: (phone number removed)

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