Forklift Truck Driver (Counterbalance B1)
📍 Near Pocklington / York
💷 £11.94 – £17.09 per hour
🕒 Monday – Friday | Day Shifts | Weekly Pay
Edwards Employment Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver (B1) to join a busy and well-established turf distribution site near Pocklington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable FLT Driver looking for ongoing work with the potential to go temp-to-perm within a fast-moving warehouse and yard environment.
You’ll be joining a large team of Forklift Drivers working within the goods-out department, helping to move pallets of turf and bagged products safely around the site ready for dispatch.
📦 The Role – Forklift Truck Driver
As a Forklift Truck Driver, your duties will include:
🚜 Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (B1)
📦 Moving pallets of turf and bagged products across the yard
📥 Loading and unloading deliveries
📍 Transporting completed orders to dispatch areas
🔒 Ensuring all loads are secure before transit
🤝 Supporting yard operatives with load preparation
⚠️ Driving safely and responsibly around site
Experience working with bagged products or double stacking would be advantageous but is not essential.
✅ What We’re Looking For
✔ Valid externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence (B1)
✔ Previous Forklift Truck driving experience
✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced yard environment
✔ Strong awareness of site safety and load security
⭐ What’s On Offer
💰 £11.94 – £17.09 per hour
📅 Monday to Friday working
🌞 Day shifts only
💷 Weekly pay
📈 Temp-to-perm opportunity
📩 Apply Today
Apply online with a current CV
📍 Location: York / Pocklington area
🚗 Applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting work
Job Type: Full-time | Temp to Perm