Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Counterbalance Forklift Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Daventry</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £13.12 per hour until 20:00, increasing to £16.13 per hour after 20:00</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts:</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>14:00–22:30, Monday to Friday</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full-time | Monday to Friday | Ongoing Work</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Role</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established company in the Daventry area.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a great opportunity for an experienced FLT driver looking for stable, ongoing Monday-to-Friday work, with an enhanced rate for hours worked after 20:00.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of stock throughout the warehouse, ensuring goods are stored correctly and warehouse operations run smoothly.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What You'll Be Doing</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 a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently</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</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, unloading and positioning 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>Putting stock away into the correct locations</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>Supporting general warehouse duties when 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>Working closely with the warehouse team to maintain an efficient operation</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 site health & safety procedures and FLT operating guidelines</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</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>Valid accredited Counterbalance FLT licence – essential</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 FLT 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>Good understanding of warehouse operations</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>Reliable and punctual</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>Positive, can-do attitude</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>Ability to work well as part of a team</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>Good awareness of health & safety</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's On Offer?</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>£13.12 per hour until 20:00</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>£16.13 per hour after 20:00</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>Monday to Friday – no weekend work</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>14:00–22:30 shift</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>Ongoing work</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>Well-established company</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>Free parking</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>On-site canteen</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for your next opportunity in Daventry, we'd love to hear from you!</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Call Swift Temps on (phone number removed) to apply today</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 28 Sep 2026
- Location: Daventry, West Northamptonshire
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Distribution
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