Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job description

Job Description

Our company, Cotswold Talent Solutions are recruiting multiple Counterbalance Forklift / Warehouse Operative on behalf of our client, a well-established Timber Merchant based in Swindon SN3.This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-driven logistics environment where precision, compliance, and teamwork are key to daily operations. This role is an operational role that will require Operational work as well as Forklift Truck work and can chop and change throughout the day depending on the needs of the business at that time.

The role requires strong manual handling skills, and can be very physical at times and a strong background in the logistics and transport sector. Please consider this before applying.

Pay & Benefits:£13.46 per hourMonday – Friday - 12.00pm - 21.00pm or 16.00 pm - 00.00am - Both shift patterns are available - Please notify the consultant when you are discussing or applying for the role.

Company pensionExtended Christmas ClosureFree on-site parkingSupportive team-focused working environmentEmployee assistance programme - When permanentAccess to employee benefits and reward programme - When permanentBenefits of working for Cotswold talent solutions:28 days paid annual leave.

Online payslipsWeekly payPension contributionsOpportunity for a permanent role after a successful trial periodThe Role: Picking and loading multi part ordersPhysical Warehouse Operational Work - You are working with timber so this can be a heavy duty hands on roleOperating a Counterbalance ForkliftStock Inventory including answering queriesReporting any issues or defects to line manager or supervisorLoading and unloading vehicles in a safe manner ensuring that site Health and Safety is always followedUsing handheld scannersOpportunity to have your licence converted and upgraded by the company for the right candidate!

Essential experience required: Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence is ESSENTIAL. This MUST be in date and accredited.

Physically fit and capable to cary out the duties in a safe manorExperience working in a fast paced environmentBasic knowledge of health and safety regulationsIf you are interested in this role please apply and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible, alternatively, if you would like more information, please give the team a call on 01793 380381 today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-09-2026

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