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Posted 22 July, 2026

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Quest Employment
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Clamp Experience Required

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Are you a reliable and hardworking Counterbalance Forklift Driver with clamp experience looking for a new local opportunity?

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Quest Employment are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers with clamp experience to join our growing client based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10.

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Please note: Clamp experience is essential for this role.

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    Pay Rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

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    Shifts: 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am

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    Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

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    Pay: Weekly pay

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Benefits

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    Working within a friendly, engaged and high-performing team

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    Free on-site parking

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    Canteen facilities

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    Vending machines

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    Weekly pay

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    Overtime available

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    Access to Club Quest for exclusive perks at work and further employee support

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Your Duties as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver

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As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties may include:

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    Operating a Counterbalance Forklift with clamp attachment

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    Reporting to Warehouse Supervisors

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    Distributing recycled materials

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    Ensuring the operation meets customer service requirements by completing tasks to a high standard

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    Loading and unloading goods

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    Operating pallet trucks and relocating stock

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    Re-organising materials within the warehouse

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    Supporting Production Operatives with recycling materials

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    Manual lifting where required

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    Carrying out general housekeeping, maintenance and warehouse duties

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    Helping maintain the site to a high standard

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    Following safe working practices at all times

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    Taking responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as others around you

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    Undertaking any additional duties as required

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The Person

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Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

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    Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence

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    Previous clamp attachment experience is essential

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    At least 1 year of Counterbalance Forklift experience

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    Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous

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    Flexibility to work across different duties when required

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    Good punctuality, reliability and commitment

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    Ability to work on your own initiative

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    Positive attitude towards work

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    Strong teamwork skills

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Apply Today

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If you are interested in this Counterbalance Forklift Driver role in Rushden and have clamp experience, apply today and a member of the Quest Employment team will be in touch.

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Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

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