Forklift Driver Counterbalance

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Beeston, near Nottingham (NG9 1PF)

Pay Rate: £13 £13.50 per hour

Hours: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (Nights)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (after a 12-week probation)

Magnus Search is currently recruiting experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy and well-established site near Nottingham (Beeston).

This is a great opportunity to secure long-term work with the potential to go permanent for reliable and hardworking candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate an FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently within a warehouse or yard environment
• Unload materials and merchandise from vehicles, stacking and organising stock in designated areas
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage and dispatch
• Carry out manual handling tasks, including picking, wrapping pallets, and stock taking
• Support general yard maintenance and material movement to production workstations
• Ensure all work meets health and safety standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence (in-house licences not accepted)
• Comfortable with manual handling (up to 25kg)
• Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts as required

Whats in it for you

• Competitive pay from £13 to £13.50 per hour
• Long-term opportunities with a chance to secure a permanent contract
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Weekly pay and consistent shift pattern

If youre an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver looking for stable work with long-term prospects, apply now with Magnus!

Magnus Search is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English