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Counterbalance Forklift Driver
- Posted 23 September 2025
- Salary 35000
- LocationFelixstowe
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Warehousing
- Reference34218
Job description
Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Felixstowe
Location: Felixstowe
Hours: Shift Work – 06:00–15:00, 15:00–00:00, 21:00–06:00
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Felixstowe
Hours: Shift Work – 06:00–15:00, 15:00–00:00, 21:00–06:00
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Join a Leading Warehouse & Transport Team in Felixstowe!
Are you an experienced forklift driver looking to join a dynamic logistics business with state-of-the-art facilities? We’re seeking a skilled Counterbalance Forklift Driver to support our busy warehouse and transport operations. If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Operate a counterbalance forklift to safely load and unload cargo
- Move, stage, and wrap palletised goods accurately
- Keep the warehouse tidy, organised, and safe, following all health & safety policies
- Work closely with warehouse and transport teams to meet turnaround times
- Perform daily equipment checks and promptly report any defects
- Complete loading, unloading, and basic paperwork using WMS/scanners
What You’ll Need:
- Proven experience in warehousing or logistics (port/container experience a plus)
- Valid counterbalance forklift licence (essential); Reach/VNA licence desirable
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach
- Team player with clear communication and a positive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable using scanners, WMS, and handling basic paperwork
- Flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend cover as required
What’s In It for You:
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Details discussed at interview
- Permanent, Full-Time Role: Stability in a leading Felixstowe business
- Supportive, Forward-Thinking Team: Great colleagues and progression opportunities
Apply Now – Become a Key Player in Our Logistics Team!
Ready to take your next step as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver? Apply today via our website or contact us directly:
- 📞 01394 570 156 / 01473 375 158
- 📧 info@lmerecruitment.com
- 🌐 www.lmerecruitment.co.uk
Applications are reviewed as they come in—don’t miss your chance to join a top warehouse and transport team in Felixstowe!
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