Counterbalance Forklift Driver – needed in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Pay: £13.17 per hour increase with training, Shifts: 5 days over 7 on a shift rota (Mon-Sat working patterns may apply), Multiple start times from 05:00, 12 Week Temp to Perm opportunity, Immediate start.

We are currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy chilled warehouse environment. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering stable hours, ongoing training, and the potential for pay increases as skills and training develop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) to safely check, transport, load and unload goods across chilled warehouse and loading areas.

• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders using order tickets and instructions

• Carry out stock rotation and replenishment to maintain product flow and reduce waste

• Support safe vehicle loading, ensuring orders are present, correctly placed, constrained and secured for transport

• Move goods efficiently within the warehouse while maintaining high safety standards

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment across warehouse and yard areas

• Always follow food hygiene and health & safety regulations

Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment

• Ability to work in a chilled warehouse environment

• Good attention to detail and strong safety awareness

• Flexibility to support the team when needed

• Physically fit and able to handle heavy lifting

Pay & Benefits:

• Long-term roles with potential for permanent employment

• Once permanent, you’ll receive the company’s full benefits package which will include the following:

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

• 30 days holiday allowance that increases with length of service

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (£500 per referral)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted products and delivery options

• Aviva pension (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)

• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health (claim back eligible medical costs)

📞 Interested?  Apply online today or visit us at: Pertemps Gloucester Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ, Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 Call us for more information: 01452 507500