Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Clamp Experience Required
Are you a reliable and hardworking Counterbalance Forklift Driver with clamp experience looking for a new local opportunity?
Quest Employment are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with clamp experience to join our growing client based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10.
Please note: Clamp experience is essential for this role.
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour

Shifts: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

Pay: Weekly pay

Benefits
Working within a friendly, engaged and high-performing team

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Vending machines

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Access to Club Quest for exclusive perks at work and further employee support

Your Duties as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver
As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties may include:
Operating a Counterbalance Forklift with clamp attachment

Reporting to Warehouse Supervisors

Distributing recycled materials

Ensuring the operation meets customer service requirements by completing tasks to a high standard

Loading and unloading goods

Operating pallet trucks and relocating stock

Re-organising materials within the warehouse

Supporting Production Operatives with recycling materials

Manual lifting where required

Carrying out general housekeeping, maintenance and warehouse duties

Helping maintain the site to a high standard

Following safe working practices at all times

Taking responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as others around you

Undertaking any additional duties as required

The Person
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence

Previous clamp attachment experience is essential

At least 1 year of Counterbalance Forklift experience

Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous

Flexibility to work across different duties when required

Good punctuality, reliability and commitment

Ability to work on your own initiative

Positive attitude towards work

Strong teamwork skills

Apply Today
If you are interested in this Counterbalance Forklift Driver role in Rushden and have clamp experience, apply today and a member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch.
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rushden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

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