Counterbalance Forklift Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour
Hours of Work: 4on 4off 7am-7pm
Search Consultancy require an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to work for our client based in Kirkintilloch Glasgow. This position is on a temporary ongoing basis working full time hours.
Main duties will include:
- Carrying out daily Health & Safety checks on MHE
- Operation of a counterbalance forklift truck
- Moving pallets of completed product from manufacturing areas to despatch areas
- Loading vehicles in preparation for despatch
- General warehouse duties
We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 12 months practical experience of driving a counterbalance forklift truck and a valid up to date licence.
Please be also aware that although this is a constant day shift, a level of flexibility is needed for this position to also help with holiday cover!
To apply send an up-to-date CV
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £13.38 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counterbalance Forklift Driver roles across Search'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 HR Consulting.
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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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