Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job details

Posted Friday 31 July 2026
Salary £12.90 per hour
Location Nursling
Job type Contract
Reference 53
Recruiter Name Magda Paszkiewicz

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established logistics business for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to provide holiday cover on a short-term assignment. This is a great opportunity to secure immediate work with consistent weekday hours, weekly pay, and a supportive team environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Operating a Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
  • Loading and unloading trailers and containers, including the use of loading ramps where required
  • Moving stock throughout the warehouse and yard areas
  • Wrapping pallets and preparing goods ready for dispatch
  • Supporting with light manual handling and general warehouse duties when required
  • Carrying out basic quality checks to ensure goods meet required standards

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous Counterbalance forklift experience is essential
  • A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-house or externally accredited licences accepted)
  • Confidence loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
  • Comfortable carrying out manual handling alongside forklift duties
  • Reliable, punctual, with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail

What You'll Get:

  • £12.90 per hour, paid weekly in arrears
  • Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (40 hours per week)
  • An 8-day temporary assignment providing holiday cover from 19th August till 28th August
  • Free on-site parking and a full site induction
  • Supportive and professional working environment

If you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver available for an immediate short-term assignment, apply now and take the next step with IVOXX!

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