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FLT Counterbalance operative

CV-Library Birmingham, West Midlands Posted 18 Sep 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent
£12.71/hour

Job Description & Overview

Forklift Counterbalance Driver (PM Shift) - Sheldon/Yardley | £12.71 per hour

We're recruiting a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy operation in Sheldon/Yardley. This is a great opportunity for someone confident on a counterbalance truck who takes pride in safe, accurate handling to minimise damage to stock and equipment.

Pay rate

·£12.71 per hour

Shift pattern

·Monday to Friday

·4:00pm - 12:00am (midnight)

Key responsibilities

·Operating a counterbalance forklift to move, store and pick stock safely and efficiently

·Loading containers correctly to maximise space and ensure secure, compliant loads

·Working accurately to reduce risk of damage to stock, racking and equipment

·Supporting general warehouse duties as required, keeping the work area clean and safe

What we're looking for

·Minimum 12 months' counterbalance forklift experience (essential)

·Confident, competent forklift operator with a strong focus on safety and care

·Experience using long fork attachments (highly desirable)

·Good understanding of container loading / space optimisation

·Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on a PM shift

Please note this role is 70% Forklift, 30% general warehouse helping with wrapping and preparing parcels for dispatch, keeping areas tidy etc

How to apply To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance and we'll be in touch to discuss the role.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 18 Sep 2026
  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Distribution
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Verified transport and logistics firm operating commercial fleets across the UK network.

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