Counterbalance Forklift Driver – needed in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Pay: £13.17 per hour increase with training, Shifts: 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (Mon-Sat working patterns may apply), Multiple start times from 05:00, 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)