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)