Forklift Driver – Counterbalance

​About the Role

Quest Employment are recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal-based products based in Bretton, Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business operating from a purpose-built site with real prospects for long-term progression.

The site operates 24/7, therefore flexibility and occasional weekend work may be required. Candidates must be reliable, adaptable, and available for an immediate start. A basic to good standard of English (spoken, written, and reading) is essential.

Alongside forklift operation, you may be required to support other warehouse tasks including packing, sorting, picking, dispatch, labelling, boxing and palletising.

Salary Breakdown

• Base rate: £13.83 per hour

• Panama Shift Pattern 06:00am-18:00pm - 2 x days on - 2 x days off - 3 x days on - followed by 2 x days off - 2 x days on - 3 x days off, Shift allowance: + £2.43 = £16.26 per hour

• Overtime (time and a half over 42 hours biweekly average): £20.75 per hour

• Shift allowance paid on base hours only

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift in warehouse and yard areas

• Loading and unloading lorries and containers

• Scanning, checking, labelling and loading products

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Working towards daily productivity targets

• Using internal software/ERP systems for stock movements

• Adhering to health & safety, food safety, KPIs, and company SOPs

Working Environment

• Warm conditions in summer months

• Machine noise and vibration (PPE provided)

• Potentially dusty environment

• Safety boots required; all other PPE provided

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid in-date Counterbalance FLT license (RTITB or ITSSAR essential)

• UK driving license

• Previous FLT experience within a racked warehouse environment

• Experience using ERP/stock systems

• Good level of English language

• Strong communication skills and confidence to ask questions or raise issues

• Ability to lift, push, pull and move items up to 15kg

• Manual dexterity and good attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic computer literacy (scanners/PC)

• Flexi/Bendi license desirable (training available for the right candidate)

Benefits

• Club Quest membership – health & financial wellbeing benefits

• Weekly pay every Friday

• Temporary to permanent opportunities

• Great career progression

• Full PPE and free parking

• Rotating shift pattern

• Friendly and supportive team culture

• Site accessible via public transport

• Bendi Truck training after probation

Apply Today If you are interested in joining our team as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.