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Forklift Driver

Job details
Posting date: 11 December 2025
Salary: £14.1 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 January 2026
Location: WV14 0RH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: FLT-1112-47211

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Summary

Owen Payne Recruitment are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Hill & Smith Infrastructure. We are currently seeking skilled Forklift Counterbalance Drivers to join their growing team in the Bilston area.

If you're an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver and you are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This position will be a 12-week temp to perm position for the right candidate!

Hours of Work:

    • Monday to Thursday – 07:00 till 16:30
    • Friday – 07:00 till 12:30

    Rate of Pay:

      • £14.10 per hour

      Key Responsibilities:

        • Operating counterbalance forklift
        • Sorting raw materials in the yard
        • Working with steel and aluminium
        • Operating overhead crane
        • Take ownership of goods in
        • Any additional duties as and when required

        Qualifications:

          • Previous experience operating Counterbalance Forklifts – Essential
          • Previous experience operating Overhead Cranes – Essential
          • Hold an in-date accredited Counterbalance License – Essential
          • Hold an Overhead Crane license – Preferred
          • Yard operative experience

          Benefits whilst working through Owen Payne:

            • PAYE
            • Weekly Pay
            • Free Parking
            • Onsite canteen
            • 5.6 weeks holiday
            • Pension Scheme
            • 12 Weeks temp to perm role

            Benefits once permanent with Hill and Smith:

              • Pension scheme
              • SAYE scheme
              • Cycle to Work scheme
              • Occupational Health scheme
              • Private Health Care scheme
              • Bonus eligibility
              • Life Assurance
              • Training
              • Employee Assistance Programme inc. Exclusive Offers - An online portal offering vouchers and discounts
              • 25-day Annual Leave plus Bank Hols

              If interested in this fantastic opportunity, please contact Tom at Owen Payne Recruitment on 01902 714122 or apply online today!

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