Counterbalance Forklift Operator


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	£13.85 to £13.85 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Patchway, BS34 5TA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Counterbalance Forklift Operator

We're recruiting an experienced

Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a fast‑growing business in Patchway (BS34). This is a

temp‑to‑perm role offering long‑term stability, progression and a supportive team environment.

Role Details of a Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Patchway (BS34)

Hours: Monday to Friday - rotating weekly (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Pay Rate: £13.85 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Key Responsibilities of a Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Operating a

Counterbalance Forklift (valid, expired or in‑house licences accepted)

Picking, packing and general warehouse duties

Managing

Goods In / Goods Out processes

Using warehouse systems for stock checks, booking in/out and updating inventory

Maintaining racking, stock rotation and warehouse organisation

Supporting manual handling tasks, including occasional heavy lifting

Requirements of a Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Previous warehouse or forklift experience preferred

Valid, expired or in‑house Counterbalance licence accepted

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Reliable, punctual and safety‑conscious

Basic IT skills, including:

o Using tablets and scanners for stock control

o Navigating an ERP system for bookings and inventory updates

o Inputting quantities, measurements and material data

o Completing digital warehouse bookings

What's in It for You

Temp‑to‑perm role with long‑term stability

Opportunity to progress within a growing company

Supportive, friendly team environment

Immediate start available

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If you're looking for a

Counterbalance Forklift Operator role in Patchway (BS34) with weekly pay, rotating shifts and long‑term progression, apply now.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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