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Counterbalance Forklift Driver/Production Operative

  • Location

    Nottinghamshire

  • Sector:

    Industrial

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £12.21 - 12.21 per hour

  • Contact:

    Ellie Fisher

  • Contact email:

    ellie.fisher@ambitionspersonnel.com

  • Contact phone:

    01623 600835

  • Job ref:

    240201/EF

  • Published:

    about 7 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-03

Counterbalance Forklift Driver Wanted – Mother’s Day Peak Period

Location: Newstead Village, Annesley
Job Type: Temporary (Mother’s Day Peak Period – with potential for ongoing work)
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + Overtime after 40 hours

Are you an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver looking for work during a busy seasonal period?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run flower business based in Newstead Village, Annesley, to support their busy Mother’s Day operations.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced warehouse environment where you will play a key part in keeping stock moving efficiently and safely during one of the company’s busiest times of year.

The Role – Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently

  • Loading and unloading deliveries of flowers, stock and packaging materials

  • Moving pallets between goods-in, storage and production areas

  • Supplying the production team with stock as required

  • Assisting with stock rotation and warehouse organisation

  • Ensuring all health & safety procedures are followed at all times

  • Supporting general warehouse duties where required

This role will involve both forklift work and some manual handling, so you must be comfortable working in a physically active environment.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

  • Valid, in-date Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)

  • Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment

  • Confident loading/unloading vehicles safely

  • Good awareness of health & safety procedures

  • Reliable, punctual and able to commit to the full Mother’s Day peak period

  • A flexible and team-focused attitude

Experience within a fast-moving or seasonal warehouse environment would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

  • Friendly, supportive team environment

  • Music-filled warehouse atmosphere

  • On-site food van each morning

  • Overtime paid after 40 hours

  • Opportunity for ongoing work after the peak period for the right candidate

This is a great opportunity to secure work during a busy period with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

Apply Now!
Send your CV via this advert or email ellie.fisher@ambitionspersonnel.com

Let’s keep Mother’s Day moving smoothly – apply today!

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