Forklift Driver
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.65 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | free on site car parking |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Gatwick, West Sussex, RH10 9AN |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/681668_1778255467 |
Summary
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver - Early Shift
£14.65 per hour | Monday to Friday | 4am-1pm | Long-Term Temporary Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join a busy warehouse and loading operation.
This is a fast-paced role working within a very busy loading area, so applicants must be confident operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently in tight spaces and around other warehouse activity.
The successful candidate must hold a valid external Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence and be comfortable loading and unloading 40-foot trailers accurately and on schedule.
Duties will include:- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading 40-foot trucks and trailers
- Using handheld scanners to identify and process loads
- Moving stock within the warehouse and loading areas
- Supporting general warehouse duties when required
- Ensuring goods are loaded and dispatched accurately and on time
- Working closely with the warehouse team to maintain smooth warehouse operations
- Valid external Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
- Previous experience within a busy warehouse or loading environment
- Confident and spatially aware forklift operator
- Reliable, punctual, and hard-working
- Flexible attitude and willingness to assist with warehouse duties
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Comfortable with early morning starts
- £14.65 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 4am-1pm shift
- 28 days paid holiday
- Long-term temporary assignment with potential to extend
- Ongoing work within a busy and established operation
Reliability is essential for this role, as goods must be loaded and dispatched on time each day.
Apply now to be considered.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview screening will be contacted
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age