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Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job details
Posting date: 23 June 2025
Salary: £12.50 to £20.25 per hour
Additional salary information: Permanent work
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 July 2025
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Remote working: On-site only
Company: HireGiant (South West) Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: FLTAM

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Summary

Excellent opportunity for a Forklift Driver in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Permanent work with an immediate start, weekly pay, easy online application.
Apply today and start work tomorrow!

We are currently looking for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join the team in Avonmouth, Bristol. You will be working for one of Bristol’s leading suppliers in the Southwest in a friendly atmosphere with a helpful team.

Working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00. A typical day involves loading and unloading vehicles, this could by hand or using the Counterbalance Forklift truck, so you need to be prepared to do either. You will also be required to complete general warehouse duties, picking, packing while keeping the workspace tidy and safe.

Some heavy lifting can be involved, and you will also need a good understanding of health and safety.

This is a great opportunity for a permanent position working with an excellent company.

Hours and Pay
• Working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. With an hour for lunch.
• Pay is £12.50 to £13.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Optional overtime available on evenings and some Saturdays.
• Overtime pay is £18.25 to 20.25 per hour.
• This is a permanent role, working directly with the company (not agency)

Requirements
• Previous Warehouse or FLT experience.
• A valid FLT licence is required, however an inhouse licence can be accepted.
• Able to complete heavy lifting when required.
• Positive attitude.
• Safety boots and high viz.
• An understanding of health and safety.

Perks of the job
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday.
• Life Assurance 4 x salary.
• Long service awards.
• Income protection.
• Perkbox – Global employee benefits and rewards.
• Company events.
• Free hot drinks and fresh fruit.
• Paid volunteering day.
• EV Salery sacrifice and cycle to work schemes.
• Free parking.
• We even plant a tree for every new employee!

How to apply:

If you are looking for Counterbalance Forklift work, simply click apply now and a member of the team will give you a call.

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