Flt Driver

Job description

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver Location: Bedford Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:00am Contract: Temp-to-Perm About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy and growing team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual with previous warehouse and counterbalance forklift experience who is looking for stable, long-term employment with the potential to secure a permanent position. Working Monday to Friday with an early 7:00am start, you will play an important role in the safe handling, preparation and movement of materials across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out a range of general warehouse duties. Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently. Operating a counterbalance forklift. Operating machinery, including a band saw for cutting metal. Preparing, handling and moving materials around the site. Driving a company van when required. Ensuring the warehouse and working areas are kept clean, tidy and safe. Following all company health and safety policies and procedures. Carrying out manual handling duties safely and responsibly.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have: A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential. A full UK Driving Licence – essential. Previous warehouse experience. Experience operating machinery, or the confidence to learn new equipment. A good understanding of workplace health and safety. The physical fitness required for manual handling and warehouse duties. A reliable, punctual and hardworking approach. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer? £14.00 per hour Monday to Friday working pattern. 7:00am start. Temp-to-perm opportunity. Long-term employment prospects. Stable weekday working hours. The opportunity to secure a permanent position with the company. Interested? If you have the relevant warehouse and counterbalance forklift experience and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you. For further information or to apply, please contact: Kat Ellis Letchworth Office 01462 670666 #INDLEI

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bedford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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