Temporary

Forklift Truck Driver

Manpower UK

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5AB

Up to £13.63 per hour

Posted: 09 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 08 July 2026

Ref: BBBH440918

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About the Role

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver for a temporary role in Tewkesbury, paying up to £13.63 per hour. This position requires a minimum of 37.5 hours weekly, worked five days across seven, with various shifts starting from 04:00. Overtime after 40 hours is paid at 1.25x. You will operate a Counterbalance FLT safely within a chilled warehouse, loading and unloading vehicles, picking orders, and performing stock replenishment. Maintaining hygiene and safety standards is essential. The role offers ongoing training and genuine progression. Valid certification is required.

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Chilled Warehouse

Minimum 37.5 hours per week | 5 days over 7 | Various shifts from 04:00
Overtime paid at 1.25x after 40 hours

We are recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a modern chilled warehouse operation in Tewkesbury. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a stable role with ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate Counterbalance FLTs safely within warehouse and loading areas
Load and unload vehicles efficiently and accurately
Pick and prepare customer orders
Carry out stock replenishment and stock rotation
Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping, and health andamp; safety
Work closely with colleagues to ensure orders are dispatched on time

Requirements:

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (renewed within the last 3 years)
Previous FLT experience within warehouse, FMCG, food production, or distribution environments
Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
Flexible and reliable approach to shift work
Own transport required due to early start times

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