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BrightworkPosted Closes in 20 days · 24 Nov 2026

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

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Location
North Lanarkshire

About the role

Looking for your next FLT role with great pay, reliable work and a team that values what you do?
We're looking to hear from experienced Forklift Truck Drivers across North Lanarkshire and the surrounding area.
If you're an experienced Counterbalance driver, we'd love to hear from you.
We work with a range of well-known manufacturing, logistics and warehouse businesses, offering a variety of shift patterns and opportunities to suit different experience levels and career goals.
If you're looking for your next role or simply want to explore what's available in your area, register your interest today.

Why People Like Working With Us
We recruit for a variety of warehouse, distribution and manufacturing sites across the region, with opportunities that offer:
- Regular work and competitive pay
- Temporary and temp-to-perm positions
- Day, back and night shift options
- Supportive working environments
- Opportunities to gain experience with leading employers
- Overtime opportunities at selected sites
- Ongoing support from our recruitment team

Your Time at Work

What You Could Be Doing
Depending on the role, your duties may include:
- Operating Counterbalance FLT equipment
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Moving stock safely around warehouses and production areas
- Supplying production lines with materials
- Picking and preparing orders
- Completing stock checks and inventory tasks
- Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
Some roles may involve manual handling and physical duties alongside FLT work.

Our Perfect Worker

You'll fit right in if you:
- Hold a valid FLT licence or certification relevant to your experience
- Have previous experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Take pride in working safely and efficiently
- Are reliable and committed to doing a good job
Requirements will vary depending on the role and employer
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Key Information and Benefits

- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities with leading local employers
- Flexible shift options
- Temporary, ongoing and temp-to-perm opportunities
- Free on-site parking at many locations
- Training and development opportunities at selected sites
- Support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team

Important Information

- Opportunities are available across North Lanarkshire and surrounding areas.
- Licence requirements will vary depending on the role.
- Some positions may require additional checks or references as part of the recruitment process.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
At Brightwork, we know good work is about more than a payslip. It's about finding a role that fits your skills, supports your goals and helps you build a better future. Register your interest today and we'll help match you with suitable FLT opportunities in your area.

About Brightwork

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Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Key details

Contract type
Temporary
Industry
Manufacturing
Trade
Operator
Job role
Factory Operative
Client
Brightwork
Posted
27 Oct 2026
Closes
24 Nov 2026
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