Forklift Counterbalance Driver

JN -072026-131532_1783950821
  • Up to £13.50 per hour
  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Forklift Counterbalance Driver (Temp to Perm)

Gateshead £13.50 per hour Monday to Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a role that offers stability, great working hours, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position with a thriving business?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established flooring company in Gateshead, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking team in a busy warehouse environment.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour
  • Monday to Friday working pattern - enjoy your weekends free
  • Consistent hours: 07:30 - 16:30
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
  • Supportive team environment
  • Immediate start available

The Role

This is a varied warehouse role where you'll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly. Duties will include:

  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
  • Loading and unloading deliveries
  • Moving flooring products around the warehouse and yard
  • Picking and preparing orders for dispatch
  • Stock control and general warehouse duties
  • Assisting with manual handling tasks when required

What We're Looking For

  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
  • Previous warehouse and FLT experience
  • A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
  • Comfortable with some manual handling and physical work
  • Reliable, punctual, and a team player

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and want the chance to build a long-term career with a growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your warehouse career!

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