Forklift Driver

Pertemps, Bridgwater, Somerset

Forklift Driver

£14.50 - £15 per hour

Pertemps, Bridgwater, Somerset

  • Full time
  • Contract

Posted today, 3 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 01-12-2026 (In 28 days)

Job ref: 139100389

Location ref: Bridgwater, Somerset

Full Job Description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver
  • Location: Cannington, near Bridgwater (Own transport essential)

  • Pay Rate: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)

  • Hours: Monday to Friday (Saturday shifts available + plenty of overtime)

  • Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

  • Start Date: Immediate

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy warehousing and logistics team based in Cannington, just outside Bridgwater.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate to secure a long-term role with an immediate start.

Main Duties:
  • Operating a Counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently

  • Loading and unloading vehicles (curtain-siders, containers, etc.)

  • General warehouse and yard duties as required

  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment

Requirements:
  • Must hold a valid, accredited Counterbalance licence

  • Proven commercial experience operating a forklift within a busy warehouse or logistics environment

  • Due to the location in Cannington, own transport is essential

  • A strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality

What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive pay rate of £14.50 - £15.00 p/h

  • Opportunity to boost your earnings with Saturday shifts and extra overtime

  • Immediate start available

  • A genuine temp-to-perm position leading to a permanent contract

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/forklift-driver-127688266

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