Salary: £14 per hour
Benefits:
Overtime available, Good work / life balance, Canteen, Clean Environment, Immediate Starts, Opportunity for permanent employment, Friendly Workplace
Job post summary
Date posted: 21 July 2026
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Job Description:
Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Waste Management
Shift: 4 on, 4 off (6am - 6pm)
Contract: Full-time, temp to perm
Location: Nottingham
We are recruiting Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join a busy waste management and recycling operation.
You will support the safe and efficient movement of materials around the site, working within a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a hands-on position, and you may also be required to assist with general site and operational duties.
Key responsibilities
- Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
- Load, unload and move recyclable materials around the site.
- Supply materials to the correct processing and storage areas.
- Assist with vehicle loading and unloading.
- Complete daily forklift inspections and report any faults.
- Maintain clean, safe and organised working areas.
- Follow site procedures, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
- Assist with general site duties when the forklift is not required.
- Work closely with production and yard colleagues to maintain site efficiency.
Skills and experience
- A valid counterbalance forklift licence is essential.
- Previous forklift driving experience in a busy industrial, manufacturing, recycling or warehouse environment.
- Comfortable working around waste and recyclable materials.
- Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
- Reliable and able to work the full 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.
- Physically fit and willing to complete general site duties.
- Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
What’s on offer
- Consistent 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.
- Full-time, long-term employment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to join an established waste management business.
Please let me know if you are interested in this role.
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Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
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