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Counterbalance Forklift Driver

CV-Library BS24, Hutton, North Somerset Posted 01 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent, Contract, Temporary
£13.45 - £22.50/hour

Job Description & Overview

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£13.45 – £22.50 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weston-super-Mare / North Somerset</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Temp to Perm | Immediate Starts Available</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Abatec are currently recruiting for experienced Forklift Drivers / Warehouse Operatives to join our clients across the Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset area.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for candidates with previous warehouse experience, who are comfortable operating a Counterbalance Forklift and carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>

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

<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">

<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>Full UK Manual Driving Licence</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>In-date external Counterbalance Forklift Licence</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>Previous Counterbalance Forklift experience</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>Previous warehouse experience</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>Comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling</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>Able to work safely in a warehouse environment</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>Available for immediate starts</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties may include:</p>

<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">

<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 a 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>Loading and unloading goods</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 stock around the warehouse and yard</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>Loading and unloading vehicles</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>Manual handling and heavy lifting</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>Picking, packing and moving stock</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>General 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>Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we offer:</p>

<ul class="list-unstyled job-desc-list mb-3">

<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>£13.45 – £22.50 per hour, depending on the role and experience</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>Temp to perm opportunities</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>Immediate starts available</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>Overtime opportunities</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>Various warehouse and forklift positions available across the local area</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have a full UK manual driving licence, an in-date external Counterbalance Forklift licence and previous warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please send your CV to Phoebe at Abatec Recruitment for more information</p>

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 01 Oct 2026
  • Location: BS24, Hutton, North Somerset
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Contract, Temporary
  • Category: Manufacturing/Surveying
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