Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Immediate Start – Hereford, Paying £13.17ph £290 monthly shift allowance (£14.87 per hour including monthly shift allowance) Overtime Excellent Benefits, Working Monday to Friday, 3 rotating shifts

 

 

Our client world-leading manufacturer in Hereford is looking for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with a valid external licence (dated within the last 3 years). This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term temporary work with high earning potential, full training, and genuine career progression, full time contracts available for the right candidate following a successful 12 week temporary period. 

The Job:

• Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move stock and materials
  
  
• Support production with loading/unloading tasks
  
  
• Carry out checks to ensure safe use of equipment
  
  
• Assist with machine operations, quality checks, and general production tasks
  
  
• Work effectively as part of a supportive, safety-first team
  
  

What You Need:

• Valid external Counterbalance licence (RTITB/ITSSAR accredited, dated within last 3 years) – essential
  
  
• Previous forklift or warehouse/production experience
  
  
• Good English & numeracy skills
  
  
• Reliability, adaptability, and attention to detail
  
  
• Willingness to work rotating shifts
  
  
• Ability to pass drug & alcohol testing
  
  

Shifts (weekly rotation):

• Monday to Friday
  
  
• Days: 06:00–14:00
  
  
• Afternoons: 14:00–22:00
  
  
• Nights: 22:00–06:00
  
  

Pay & Perks:

• £13.17ph £290 monthly shift allowance (Combined rate including monthly shift allowance £14.87)
  
  
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
  
  
• Excellent pension & life assurance (x4 salary)
  
  
• Quarterly bonus & cycle-to-work scheme
  
  
• Free parking & 6–12 weeks paid training
  
  

 

📩 Apply Now – send your CV or call Pertemps Gloucester Industrial on 01452 507500
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