Owen Payne Recruitment Services Limited

Forklift Driver (NEW)

WV14 0QL

Key information

Pay
£14.38 to £16.94 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
7 Oct 2026
Closing date
6 Nov 2026

About this role

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.

***

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

OR

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.