Forklift Driver

Job details

Posted Friday 06 November 2026
Salary £12.90 per hour
Location Southampton
Job type Contract
Reference 86
Recruiter Name Magda Paszkiewicz

Looking for your next forklift role? A well-established storage and distribution business in Southampton is looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join their team for 8 to 10 weeks. You’ll work Monday to Friday daytime hours with weekends off, and you’ll be paid every week.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Mainly counterbalance forklift work
  • Loading and unloading deliveries, containers and trailers safely and efficiently
  • Carrying out quality checks to make sure goods meet the required standard
  • Checking and processing delivery paperwork
  • Keeping the warehouse and yard clean and organised
  • Helping with general warehouse duties when needed

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous counterbalance forklift experience (essential)
  • A valid counterbalance licence, either in-house or external
  • Comfortable with hands-on work and being on your feet all shift
  • Strong attention to detail, able to work quickly and accurately
  • Reliable and safety-conscious, with safety boots and a hi-vis vest

What You’ll Get:

  • £12.90 per hour, paid weekly
  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (37.5 paid hours a week)
  • No weekend work
  • A full site induction
  • 8 to 10 weeks of steady work

Ready to get back behind the wheel? Apply now and take the next step with IVOXX!

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