Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon
Reach and Counterbalance forklift operatives- Immediate starts
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Job details
Location
Near Warminster
Posted on
18 September 2026
Job Ref
320/00184
Salary
£14.00 - £19.50 per hour
Pay
£14.00 per hour basic + enhanced overtime and weekend rates
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am starts
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
IMPORTANT
Applicants must hold valid Reach AND Counterbalance forklift licences/certificates. Candidates without both licences will not be considered for this role.
Driver Hire Shepton Mallet are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse & Forklift Operative to join a busy and established operation based near Warminster.
This is a full-time permanent position offering reliable Monday-to-Friday hours, competitive rates of pay and the opportunity to become part of a friendly, hardworking warehouse team.
The successful candidate must be qualified and experienced in operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts, as the role requires regular use of both.
The Role
You will play an important part in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, carrying out a combination of forklift and general warehouse duties.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Operating Reach forklifts
- Operating Counterbalance forklifts
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely
- Moving and organising stock within the warehouse
- Checking stock levels and assisting with stock control
- Preparing goods and orders as required
- General warehouse duties
- Manual handling and lifting
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Working closely with the wider warehouse and logistics team
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Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30am start
- Typical finish around 5:00pm, depending on workload
- Additional overtime may be available
- Weekend work may also be offered at enhanced rates
Pay Rates
- Basic Rate: £14.00 per hour
- Overtime: £16.50 per hour
- Saturday: £15.50 per hour
- Sunday: £19.00 per hour
Essential Requirements
You must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:
- Valid Reach Forklift Licence/certificate – ESSENTIAL
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence/certificate – ESSENTIAL
- Minimum 1 Year Of Warehouse And Forklift Experience
- Previous experience operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts
- Confidence working in a busy warehouse environment
- Good understanding of warehouse health and safety
- Comfortable completing manual handling and physical duties
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Please do not apply if you only hold one of the two forklift licences. Both Reach and Counterbalance are required for this position.
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Why Apply?
You Will Benefit From
- Full-time permanent employment
- Consistent Monday-to-Friday working
- Regular daytime hours
- Competitive basic pay
- Enhanced overtime and weekend rates
- Stable, long-term employment
- A varied role combining forklift and warehouse duties
- Support throughout the recruitment process from your local Driver Hire team
About Driver Hire
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. Our local office is independently owned and operated as part of the national Driver Hire franchise network, combining the strength of a recognised national brand with the personal service of a locally owned business.
Apply today if you hold BOTH a valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licence and are looking for a secure, full-time permanent opportunity near Warminster.
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