Job Description

The Job People are looking for Forklift Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy production factory in Leamington Spa. CV31 within the manufacturing and production industry.

The work is long term and can lead to a permanent contract after a qualifying period.

Candidates must have recent Counterbalance Experience, we operate electric trucks.

Candidates must have a full driving licence.

Licences can be recently expired or even in house as we will always internally assess / retrain where needed.

The work will require you to undertake some other roles off the Forklift - so please ensure you are able to do so.

Details of a Forklift Counterbalance Driver based in Warwick, Leamington Spa:

• Work a 4 on 4 off rota 2 days 7am till 7pm / 2 nights 7pm till 7am
• 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to do days and nights
• Rota will be given to you for the year ahead - this will include weekend working.
• 13.33 per hour
• Overtime available
• Temp to Perm role
• Long term opportunity with training and individual progression throughout.
• FLT Counterbalance licence (Expired and in house licence accepted)
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• International licenses considered.

As a Forklift Counterbalance Driver in Leamington Spa, you would be required to:

• Have previous experience operating an Counterbalance FLT (ideally 6 months minimum)
• Loading machines from conveyor belt systems, safe logistical movement of roller bins around the facility.
• Loading and unloading onto conveyor belts.
• General Industrial cleaning within a warehouse.
• Ensure to follow all processes trained.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.

Role of a Forklift Counterbalance Driver

• Be able to work unsupervised where required.
• Adhering to health and safety rules on site.
• Opportunity for personal growth and development.

Benefits on working with The Job People as an Forklift Counterbalance Driver

• Weekly Pay.
• Holiday Pay.
• Payslip portal.
• 20 days on a 4 on 4 off contract.
• Pension Scheme.
• Onsite canteen facility offering free hot drinks and ice pops.
• Free onsite parking.
• Locker Room.
• Prayer Room.
• Opportunity to go permanent.
• Opportunity to progress and increase your take home pay.
• Overtime available.
• Smoke / Vape area.
• Lovely / friendly team to work within.
• Supportive management.

If you are interested in the role as a Forklift Counterbalance Driver within the Manufacturing and Production Industry, we would love for you to apply. We aim to respond ASAP to our applications. Please ensure your CV is up to date. Thank you.