Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">CSS are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift drivers to join one of our busy clients on a temporary basis around the Earls Colne area</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working times will be Monday to Friday, 8AM till 5PM/12PM till 9PM (£13ph)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for hard working individuals who will feel confident and capable with the counterbalance forklift. As well as being able to get of the forklift and to help out with handballing, general warehouse duties as directed.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties include:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operating the counterbalance forklift</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Moving pallets around the warehouse</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Getting off the forklift an helping out with warehouse duties</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Following all H&S Procedures whilst on machine, as well as being in the warehouse</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintaining a clean and safe workspace</span></li>
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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Inhouse or external license both accepted</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Relevant Forklift driving experience which will need 12 months experience and references will be required.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Flexi license desirable</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Own transport preferred due to location and shift times. Public transport not available</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">CSS does not discriminate against potential candidates based on race, colour, religion, and other protected classes. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion so are keen to encourage a diverse range of people to apply for the job. If you are invited to attend an interview, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 13 Oct 2026
- Location: Earls Colne, Essex
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Category: Distribution
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