Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job details

Posted Tuesday 19 August 2025
Salary £12.70 - £15.50 per hour
Location Southampton
Job type Contract
Reference 15
Recruiter Name Magda Paszkiewicz

Looking for short-term forklift work with great pay? This is a temporary 4–6-week contract with a well-established logistics operation—ideal if you want steady hours, weekly pay, and the chance to put your Counterbalance skills to good use.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Safely loading and unloading deliveries and containers onto ramps
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure goods meet required standards
  • Reviewing and processing delivery paperwork accurately
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse and yard areas
  • Supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous Counterbalance forklift experience is essential
  • Valid Counterbalance FLT certificate (in-house or external)
  • Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and being on your feet throughout the shift
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately

What You’ll Get:

  • Temporary contract: 4–6 weeks only
  • £12.70 per hour (day shift) | £15.50 per hour (night shift), paid weekly
  • Monday to Friday shifts: 07:00–17:30 (days) or 18:00–04:30 (nights)
  • Supportive and professional team environment

Apply now and take the next step with IVOXX—your future starts here.

IVOXX is a modern recruitment business built on straightforward service, real relationships, and industry knowledge. We help individuals find work they enjoy, with companies who value what they bring. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and act as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment.