Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Driver (B2 or B3 Category License ONLY)
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour
Hours: Fixed Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid and in-date B3 category licence as a preference but B2 category as a minimum. This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity to become part of the team with a major equipment hire company, known widely across the UK, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.
Please be aware, only applicants with a valid and in date Counterbalance license, Category B2 or above will be considered for this position. B1 category will not be accepted
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck (B2 category minimum and B3 as a preference).
* Loading and unloading.
* Moving and allocating heavy stock around the site.
* Organising stock and maintaining safe storage areas.
* Following all health and safety procedures.
* Loading and unloading live loads, weighing up to 15 tons
* Manoeuvring the truck through narrow aisles and tight spaces
* General duties as and when required, stock taking, hygiene etc
Requirements:
* A valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift B2 licence essential (B3 preferred).
* Minimum 1 year counterbalance forklift experience (essential).
* Applicants must be confident and capable operating the forklift truck.
* Proven ability to handle and manoeuvre heavy stock.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
* Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Comfortable working in a busy environment.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate of £13.74.
* Fixed day shift – Monday to Friday, no weekends.
* Temp-to-perm opportunity with a major equipment hire company.
* Immediate start available.
* Free on-site parking.
* Supportive and long-term team environment.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a stable role with the chance to go permanent in Solihull, we’d love to hear from you.