£16 - £17.59 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Tunstall, Staffordshire
Warehouse
Posted 15 hours ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
Forklift Counterbalance Driver
Are you reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment?
Pertemps are looking for experienced and motivated Forklift Counterbalance Drivers on a temporary basis with Royal Mail.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping Royal Mail move millions of parcels efficiently and safely across the country to deliver Christmas.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Forklift Counterbalance Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely moving mail and parcels throughout the warehouse, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently:
· Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, products, and equipment within the facility
· Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels
· Transport materials to and from storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks
· Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas
· Complete pre-use checks and report any faults or damage immediately
· Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
· Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines
What We’re Looking For
You’ll need to be comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment and ready to support mail operations during busy periods.
You Must:
· Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
· Have previous FLT driving and warehouse experience (preferred)
· Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg and push trolleys/yorks up to 250kg
· Comfortable standing and walking for long periods
· Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail following safety procedures at all times
Pay & Shifts
The table below outlines the typical pay rates for Forklift Driver roles within our Parcel Hub.
You can pick ONE of the below options.
Morning Shift - 06:00–14:00 - £16.29 - Tuesday to Saturday
Afternoon Shift - 14:00–22:00 £16.29 - Monday to Friday
Night Shift - 22:00–06:00 - £17.59 Monday to Friday
Important Information
This role is for a Christmas period. Assignments are temporary and will automatically end once the site closes for the Christmas season.
Interested? Apply now and one of the team will contact you.
Are you reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment?
Pertemps are looking for experienced and motivated Forklift Counterbalance Drivers on a temporary basis with Royal Mail.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in helping Royal Mail move millions of parcels efficiently and safely across the country to deliver Christmas.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Forklift Counterbalance Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely moving mail and parcels throughout the warehouse, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently:
· Safely operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, products, and equipment within the facility
· Load and unload trailers with mail and parcels
· Transport materials to and from storage areas, sorting machines, and loading docks
· Stack and organise pallets and cages in designated areas
· Complete pre-use checks and report any faults or damage immediately
· Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
· Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily targets and deadlines
What We’re Looking For
You’ll need to be comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment and ready to support mail operations during busy periods.
You Must:
· Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
· Have previous FLT driving and warehouse experience (preferred)
· Able to lift mail bags up to 11kg and parcels up to 30kg and push trolleys/yorks up to 250kg
· Comfortable standing and walking for long periods
· Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail following safety procedures at all times
Pay & Shifts
The table below outlines the typical pay rates for Forklift Driver roles within our Parcel Hub.
You can pick ONE of the below options.
Morning Shift - 06:00–14:00 - £16.29 - Tuesday to Saturday
Afternoon Shift - 14:00–22:00 £16.29 - Monday to Friday
Night Shift - 22:00–06:00 - £17.59 Monday to Friday
Important Information
This role is for a Christmas period. Assignments are temporary and will automatically end once the site closes for the Christmas season.
Interested? Apply now and one of the team will contact you.