B3 Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Pertemps · Shirley, West Midlands
B3 Counterbalance Forklift Driver at Pertemps, based in Shirley, West Midlands, paying £13.74 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £13.74 per hour
- Location
- Shirley, West Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
22% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference 221103660
About the role
Job Title: B3 Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour
Hours: Fixed Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing
We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid and in-date B3 category license as a minimum. This is an excellent 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 B3 will be considered for this position. B1 and B2 category will not be accepted
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Location: Shirley, Solihull
Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour
Hours: Fixed Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing
We are urgently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver with a valid and in-date B3 category license as a minimum. This is an excellent 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 B3 will be considered for this position. B1 and B2 category will not be accepted
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck (B3 Category minimum).
- 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
- A valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift B3 Category only.
- 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.
- 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.
Reference: 221103660 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 29 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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