Aligra Hinckley
Job Overview
Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Newark, Nottinghamshire
£13.90 per hour | Approx. £556 per week | Monday to Friday
AM & PM shifts available
Are you an experienced counterbalance forklift driver looking for a stable, well-paid role in the Newark area? Join a busy logistics team operating in a reputable, safety-first warehouse environment with flexible shifts designed to fit your lifestyle.
Have you worked for XPO Logistics, Wincanton, or DHL?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your driving career with competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and real career progression.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Earn £13.90 per hour, equivalent to approximately £556 per week (based on 40 hours)
- Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with early or late shifts available
- Work for a well-established client in a safe, organised warehouse
- Opportunities for overtime and career development in logistics
- Join a friendly, professional team that values your skills
Key responsibilities and requirements:
- Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
- Load, unload, and stack goods following health and safety guidelines
- Complete daily forklift safety checks and report defects promptly
- Support warehouse operations including order picking and stock replenishment
- Hold a valid counterbalance forklift licence with proven warehouse experience
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible for AM or PM shifts
- Strong safety awareness and team collaboration skills
Ready to drive your career forward?
Apply now to join our client’s team in Newark and benefit from excellent pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities to grow within a leading logistics company.
Aligra have been established since 2007, specialising in recruitment for the Automotive, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional sectors. We partner with the UK’s top logistics firms to connect great candidates with great employers.
Counterbalance Forklift Driver needed in Newark, Nottinghamshire, paying £13.90 per hour (approx. £556 per week based on 40 hours). Monday to Friday with AM and PM shifts available. Ongoing contract in a busy, safety-first warehouse environment.
- £13.90 per hour (approx. £556 per week)
- Monday to friday shifts
- Am or PM shift options
- Overtime opportunities
- Safety-first and organised warehouse
- Counterbalance forklift operation plus general warehouse support
- Friendly and professional logistics team
- Career development and progression opportunities
You’ll get a stable weekday routine with the flexibility to choose AM or PM shifts, plus strong hourly pay and overtime opportunities. The site is reputable, well-organised, and safety-led, with a supportive team culture. There’s genuine scope to grow your skills and progress within logistics.