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Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

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About the role

BMW Hams Hall is seeking an experienced and motivated Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment with one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

Location: Hams Hall - Coleshill.

The rates of pay are:
- AM Shift, £13.66 per hour
- PM Shift, £15.70 per hour
- Nights, £18.17 per hour

This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, Monday to Friday and the hours of work are:
- 6am to 1:30pm
- 1:30pm to 9pm
- 9pm to 6am
- 6am to 4pm

Please note that the list of shift patterns is not exhaustive.

Your Time at Work

As a Counterbalance Driver, your duties include:

- Operate a forklift truck in a safe and efficient manner to move raw materials, finished goods, and other products within the facility
- Load and unload materials from vehicles and place them in designated storage areas
- Conduct daily safety inspections of the forklift truck and report any malfunctions or safety issues to the supervisor
- Maintain accurate records of materials moved and report any discrepancies to the supervisor
- Follow all health and safety regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and following safe lifting practices
- Maintain a clean and organised work area
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Our Perfect Worker

Our Perfect Candidate will have:

- Forklift Truck license that has been issued or refreshed within the last 3 years and accredited by either RTITB or ITSSAR
- Experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment of at least 6 months
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including mornings, afternoons and nights, as required

We are committed to promoting a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.

If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver and meet the qualifications listed above, apply now!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.66- £18.17 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Fixed-term contract
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime (time and a half and double time)
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided - to order

Job Ref: 1BMWH

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.

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- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
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Key details

Contract type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing
Trade
Production
Job role
Automotive Production Operative
Client
Staffline
Posted
16 Oct 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026
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