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.
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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
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.