Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Site Operative

Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Site Operative

Hixon, Staffordshire

£15.00 per hour during training, increasing to £15.60 per hour upon successful completion of training

Permanent Position

Rotating Days & Nights

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (preferred) will accept in house licence

Work Lyf Group are recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers / Site Operatives on behalf of a well-established business based in Hixon, Staffordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company operating within the aluminium recycling industry, offering long-term stability and excellent earning potential.

Shift Pattern

• 12-hour shifts

• Rotating pattern of:

• 2 weeks on Days

• 2 weeks on Nights

• Monday to Thursday

• 4 days on, 3 days off

Pay Rates

• £15.00 per hour during training

• £15.60 per hour once fully trained

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently

• Loading and unloading materials and products

• Moving stock throughout the site and production areas

• Supporting the recycling and processing operations

• Carrying out general site operative duties as required

• Conducting daily forklift and equipment checks

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

• Assisting with production activities when required

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (preferred)

• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts

• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team

• Experience within recycling, manufacturing, production or heavy industry would be advantageous

Benefits

• Permanent opportunity from day one

• Competitive hourly rate with training progression

• Three-day weekend every week

• Stable and secure employment

• Opportunity to develop skills within a growing industry

If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for a permanent role with excellent shift patterns and career prospects, we'd love to hear from you