Counterbalance Forklift Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Company:
Established in 1974, Euro Packaging Ltd are a privately owned UK based manufacturer, consolidator and innovator to Retail, Leisure, Food Service & Hospitality market sectors, with over 40 years of experience and supply into to a range of major UK and European retailers.
The Company has an opportunity for an experienced Counter Balance Driver to join the team in our Birmingham Warehouse. To Follow supervisor’s instructions, pick orders for the Operation and intercompany sales. To unload and load vehicles , to operate the WMS , maintain a high level of stock accuracy.
The role is offered on a full-time permanent basis hours between 2pm - 6am.
Reports to Shift Supervisor
The Role:
Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for all employees within the facility.
Ensure hygiene and housekeeping procedures are followed to a high level and compliant to our BRC accreditation.
Picking and put away of stock
Unloading and receipting of stock
Operating WMS
Complete pre use vehicle inspection sheets and follow SOP’s
The Person:
Counter Balance truck license is required
Ability to operate basic WMS scanners
Reach truck and automated cranes is desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,319.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Automated cranes: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Counter Balance truck license (required)
- Reach truck licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counterbalance Forklift Driver roles across Euro Packaging UK ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £20,319 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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