Up to £13.63 per hour
About the Role
This temporary Forklift Truck Driver (FLT) role in Tewkesbury involves operating a counterbalance truck within a chilled warehouse. Working five days from seven, with start times from 4:00am and a minimum of 37.5 hours weekly, the successful candidate will load and unload vehicles and move stock safely. Overtime beyond 40 hours attracts a higher rate. Pay reaches £13.63 hourly. Applicants need prior counterbalance experience, ideally gained in cold storage, plus a valid licence and reliable timekeeping. Manpower UK provides ongoing training, with genuine prospects for progression should the assignment continue.
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Tewkesbury | Chilled Warehouse Environment
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: 5 days out of 7, with various start times from 4:00am
Overtime: Paid at 1.25x after 40 hours worked
We are looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established and modern chilled warehouse operation in Tewkesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with a company that offers ongoing training, development, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
The Role
As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring products are received, stored, and dispatched safely and efficiently.
Duties Include:
- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Picking and preparing customer orders
- Stock replenishment and rotation
- Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Following all health and safety procedures
- Working as part of a team to ensure customer orders are dispatched on time
What We''re Looking For
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence (refreshed within the last 3 years)
- Previous FLT experience within a warehouse, FMCG, food production, or distribution environment
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Own transport due to early shift start times
What''s In It For You£
- Modern warehouse facilities
- Electric FLT fleet
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- Stable, long-term employment
If you''re an experienced Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity with a growing business, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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