Counterbalance Forklift Driver (Night Shift) 6815
Counterbalance Forklift Driver (Night Shift) 6815
Location: Magor, Wales
Hours: Monday – Friday, 22:00 – 06:00
Salary: £15.75 per hour (Temp-to-Perm)
First Base Employment are recruiting for multiple Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join a busy distribution operation based in Magor. This role is working on a permanent night shift within a fast-paced warehouse environment handling beverage products.
Key Responsibilities of a Counterbalance Forklift Driver
- Operating a Counterbalance forklift truck to move palletised goods
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
- Transporting pallets across the warehouse and yard areas
- Supporting the smooth flow of goods in and out of the site
- Handling beverage products, including pallets containing glass bottles
- Following all health and safety procedures at all times
Key Skills of a Counterbalance Forklift Driver
- Minimum 1 year experience operating a Counterbalance forklift
- Valid Counterbalance forklift licence (accredited preferred, in-house considered with strong experience)
- Confident operating forklifts in a busy warehouse environment
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Reliable and able to work night shifts consistently
This role focuses on forklift operation rather than picking and packing, with the majority of work involving pallet movements across the warehouse and loading areas.
To apply for this vacancy please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330 for a confidential discussion.
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