Counterbalance Forklift
Pertemps · Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
Counterbalance Forklift at Pertemps, based in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, paying £15.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £15.50 per hour
- Location
- Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Closes
- 23 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
12% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference 629106846
About the role
Counterbalance Forklift Driver Location: Cumbernauld
Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (with a strong possibility of going permanent for the right candidate)
Working Hours:
This position starts on a temporary basis, with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract based on performance, attendance, and team fit. It is a key dual role within our warehouse operation, combining forklift driving with day-to-day warehouse duties.
Key Responsibilities
Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (with a strong possibility of going permanent for the right candidate)
Working Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
(37 hours per week – Enjoy an early finish every Friday!)
This position starts on a temporary basis, with a genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract based on performance, attendance, and team fit. It is a key dual role within our warehouse operation, combining forklift driving with day-to-day warehouse duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating the Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and move stock around the warehouse.
- Managing goods in/out, including checking deliveries against paperwork and reporting discrepancies.
- Stacking, racking, and picking orders accurately for dispatch.
- Assisting with general warehouse duties, manual handling, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
- Supporting periodic stock checks and inventory audits.
- Certification: Valid, accredited Counterbalance Forklift license (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven experience operating a Counterbalance truck in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and looking for a long-term position with career stability.
- Safety Mindset: Strong commitment to Health & Safety standards.
- Competitive Pay: £15.50/hr
- Long-Term Opportunity: Pathway to a permanent contract for top performers
- Work-Life Balance: Early finish at 3:00 PM every Friday
- Consistent daytime shift pattern
- Free on-site parking
Reference: 629106846 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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