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 Call us for more information: (phone number removed)