Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Airport Placements; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a temporary-to-permanent role in Chartham, Canterbury. The position offers a pay rate of £12.90 to £13.76 per hour for 5 shifts weekly, including weekends. Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and have warehouse experience. Immediate start is available for those who are reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented. Own transport is preferable due to the site's location.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to load and unload pallets.
• Safely move stock throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and stock control.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job Reference: JC12012026

📍 Location: Chartham, Canterbury
📄 Contract: Temporary to Permanent
💷 Pay Rate: £12.90 (Days) - £13.76 (Nights) per hour
⏰ Hours: 5 shifts per week, including weekends

🔍 Role Overview

HRGO Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver on behalf of our client based in Chartham, Canterbury. This is an excellent temporary‑to‑permanent opportunity for a reliable, safety‑focused individual looking to join a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

📦 Key Responsibilities

• Operating counterbalance forklifts to load and unload pallets of fruit
• Safely moving stock throughout the warehouse and yard
• Assisting with general warehouse duties, including stock control and inventory management
• Ensuring all forklift operations are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures

✅ What We Are Looking For

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Proven experience operating forklifts within a warehouse or logistics environment
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented
• Willing to assist with manual handling tasks when required
• Own transport is preferable due to the location of the site

🚀 Immediate start available for the right candidate!

If you feel you are a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Due to the volume of applications, if you have not been contacted within one week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion