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Fork Lift Driver

Job details
Posting date: 16 March 2026
Salary: £12.81 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 April 2026
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9EZ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH434968_1773682536

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Summary

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver (Temporary Rolling Contract)

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contract Type: Temporary - Rolling Contract

Pay Rate - £12.81ph

Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Driver to join our client on a rolling temporary contract. This role will primarily involve forklift truck operation, supporting the safe movement, storage, and dispatch of heavy items within the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently

  • Loading and unloading heavy items from vehicles

  • Moving and placing heavy items into racking locations

  • Retrieving machines from racking for dispatch

  • Ensuring all loads are handled carefully and stored securely

  • Following site health and safety procedures at all times

  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area

Role Details

  • The role is primarily FLT driving

  • Minimal picking/packing duties, if any

  • Handling large items, requiring careful and precise forklift operation

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certification (within the last three years)

  • Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment

  • Comfortable handling large or bulky items

  • Good awareness of warehouse health and safety practices

  • Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

What We Offer

  • Monday-Friday day shift (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

  • Ongoing rolling temporary contract

  • Supportive warehouse team environment

If you are an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for consistent daytime hours and primarily forklift-based work, we would like to hear from you. Apply today!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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