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Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job Reference: ASH180225

Manufacturing and Production
Canterbury, Kent
£12.90 - £13.76 per hour
Temporary

📍 Location: Chartham, Canterbury
📄 Contract: Temporary to Permanent
💷 Pay: £12.90 per hour (Days) | £13.76 per hour (Nights)
Shifts: 5 days / nights per week, including weekends

HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy and well-established warehouse operation in Chartham. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity offering consistent hours, competitive pay, and the chance to secure a long-term position with a growing team.

If you're safety-conscious, reliable, and confident operating a counterbalance forklift we want to hear from you. An immediate start is available for right candidate!

📦 Job Duties:

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift to load and unload fruit pallets
  • Transporting stock safely across the warehouse and yard
  • Supporting stock control and inventory processes
  • Assisting with general warehouse tasks as required
  • Always following all health & safety procedures

✅ Requirements:

  • A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (this is essential - applications without a valid licence cannot be considered)
  • Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse or logistics setting
  • Strong awareness of workplace safety
  • A dependable, team-focused attitude and willingness to support with manual handling when needed
  • Own transport is preferred due to location

If you meet the above criteria and hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, please apply with your up-to-date CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.