Counterbalance Forklift Driver (B2 or B3 Category License Only)

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Driver (B2 or B3 Category License ONLY)
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour
Hours: Fixed Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid and in-date B3 category licence as a preference but B2 category as a minimum. This is an excellent temporary to permanent opportunity to become part of the team with a major equipment hire company, known widely across the UK, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.

Please be aware, only applicants with a valid and in date Counterbalance license, Category B2 or above will be considered for this position. B1 category will not be accepted


Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck (B2 category minimum and B3 as a preference).
• Loading and unloading.
• Moving and allocating heavy stock around the site.
• Organising stock and maintaining safe storage areas.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Loading and unloading live loads, weighing up to 15 tons
• Manoeuvring the truck through narrow aisles and tight spaces
• General duties as and when required, stock taking, hygiene etc

Requirements:

• A valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift B2 licence essential (B3 preferred).
• Minimum 1 year counterbalance forklift experience (essential).
• Applicants must be confident and capable operating the forklift truck.
• Proven ability to handle and manoeuvre heavy stock.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.74.
• Fixed day shift – Monday to Friday, no weekends.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a major equipment hire company.
• Immediate start available.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and long-term team environment.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a stable role with the chance to go permanent in Solihull, we’d love to hear from you.