Counterbalance Forklift Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">New Counterbalance Forklift Driver position available at Randstad CPE (phone number removed)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Driver</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Ashford, Kent (TN23)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Start Date: 23/09/2026</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract Duration: Long term work (temporary contract)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £17.50 to £18.00 per hour (dependent on pay type; PAYE, umbrella PAYE or CIS)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for an immediate start today, delivering construction materials directly to sites across Ashford and the wider Kent area.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This contract is temporary but offering consistent daily work and strong weekly earnings for an experienced Forklift Driver.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating the counterbalance forklift for the majority of the role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Moving pallets around the yard and unloading/loading vehicles and warehouse areas</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Using a printer to print labels</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring all forklift operations are carried out safely and efficiently</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CPCS or NPORS ticket with valid counterbalance forklift qualification</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Computer literate using warehouse systems</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexible and willing to assist with yard duties</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full PPE (Steel toe boots, high-vis jacket, hard hat, gloves)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Right to work in the UK</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable, punctual and safety conscious</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">How to Apply (Urgent Start)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have a counterbalance CPCS or NPORS ticket and can start immediately in Ashford, please call Shaye on (phone number removed)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business</p>