Forklift Driver (NEW)


Company:	Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited
Salary:	£14.38 to £16.94 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	WV14 0QL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Forklift Counterbalance Operator – Bilston

Owen Payne Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced

Forklift Operators to join a growing team based in

Bilston (WV14).

This is a

12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate, offering the potential for a long-term position within a successful and expanding company.

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Important: A valid in-date, accredited Forklift Counterbalance licence is essential along with previous experience working with large lengths of Steel and Operating Overhead Cranes ***

Key Duties:

• Operate Counterbalance FLT and overhead crane

• Manage Goods In/Out processes

• Supporting the Factory with general Factory duties

• Support production with material movement

• Maintain stock records using MRP system

• General admin and housekeeping duties

• Work closely with production and other departments

Position 1 – Day Shifts:

• Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday: 07:00–15:45 & Friday: 07:00–13:00

• Pay - £14.38 per hour

Position 2 – Afternoon Shifts:

• Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday: 15:30 till 01:15

• Pay - £14.38 per hour + £25.00 daily shift allowance

Requirements:

• FLT Counterbalance licence (in-date & accredited licence is required)

• Overhead crane experience (required)

• Experience handling large lengths of steel

• MRP / inventory knowledge

• Manufacturing background

• Basic IT skills

Benefits (Agency):

• Weekly pay (PAYE)

• Free parking & onsite canteen

• Holiday entitlement & pension

Benefits (Permanent):

• Pension, bonus & life assurance

• Private healthcare

• Cycle to Work & SAYE schemes

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you’re an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator, looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent position, we want to hear from you.

Apply online today or call Elise on 01902 714122.

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