Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Production Operative

Posting date:	24 February 2026
Salary:	£12.21 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 March 2026
Location:	NG15 0DQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ambitions Personnel
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	240201/EF-15500

Summary

Counterbalance Forklift Driver Wanted – Mother’s Day Peak Period

Location: Newstead Village, Annesley
Job Type: Temporary (Mother’s Day Peak Period – with potential for ongoing work)
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + Overtime after 40 hours

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for work during a busy seasonal period?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run flower business based in Newstead Village, Annesley, to support their busy Mother’s Day operations.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced warehouse environment where you will play a key part in keeping stock moving efficiently and safely during one of the company’s busiest times of year.

The Role – Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently

  
  

• Loading and unloading deliveries of flowers, stock and packaging materials

  
  

• Moving pallets between goods-in, storage and production areas

  
  

• Supplying the production team with stock as required

  
  

• Assisting with stock rotation and warehouse organisation

  
  

• Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed at all times

  
  

• Supporting general warehouse duties where required

  
  

  This role will involve both forklift work and some manual handling, so you must be comfortable working in a physically active environment.

  ✅ What We’re Looking For:

  • Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)

    
    

  • Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment

    
    

  • Confident loading/unloading vehicles safely

    
    

  • Good awareness of health & safety procedures

    
    

  • Reliable, punctual and able to commit to the full Mother’s Day peak period

    
    

  • A flexible and team-focused attitude

    
    

    Experience within a fast-moving or seasonal warehouse environment would be advantageous.

    What’s in it for you?

    • Friendly, supportive team environment

      
      

    • Music-filled warehouse atmosphere

      
      

    • On-site food van each morning

      
      

    • Overtime paid after 40 hours

      
      

    • Opportunity for ongoing work after the peak period for the right candidate

      
      

      This is a great opportunity to secure work during a busy period with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

      Apply Now!
      Send your CV via this advert or email ellie.fisher@ambitionspersonnel.com

      Let’s keep Mother’s Day moving smoothly – apply today!

      MAN1