Counterbalance Forklift Drivers

Location: Buckinghamshire

WELCOME TO 2026

Insight Employment are urgently seeking Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for a client of ours in Gawcott near Buckingham.

Due to the location, you must have your own transport or live locally.

The Client:

- Our client has been producing timber products since 1945 and is now one of the leading suppliers of specialised timber products in the UK making bespoke wood products.

The Role:

- As a Counterbalance Flt Driver you will be moving stock inside and outside of the yard, for a timber manufacturing company.

Responsibilities & Duties, but are not limited to:

- * Off-loading manufactured goods.

* Loading finished products.

* Comply with all health & safety procedures.

Requirements:

- * Must have experience as a Counterbalance driver.

* Must have an in-date Counterbalance licence and refresher must be no older than 3 years.

* Excellent time keeping.

* Must be able to speak and communicate in English.

Benefits:

- * Temp to Perm position to suitable candidates.

* Career Progression.

* On-Site Parking.

* Full PPE Provided

* Early finish on Fridays to enjoy a long weekend should you choose.

* Overtime rates.

* Attendance bonus.

Hours/Shift:

- Mon – Thur 07:30-17:00

Friday 07:30-11:30 (overtime available after 11:30)

Saturday available as overtime 07:00-12:00

Rates:

- Up to 40 hrs - £13.26 per hour + attendance bonus of 50p per hour only once the standard 40 hours are work.

Overtime over 40 hrs - £17.68 per hour

Saturday only - £19.89 per hour

Unfortunately, due to the high number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however retain your details on file and may contact you should another suitable vacancy arise