Role: Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Salary: €33 – 35k per year
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Ballymount, Dublin
Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Counterbalance forklift driver needed for a prominent warehouse and logistics operation based in Ballymount. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a professional operation that values reliability, teamwork and completing work to a high standard. To be considered, candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, an up-to-date Manual Handling Certificate and at minimum a Provisional driving licence. The role involves working every second Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with hours paid at time and a half.
This is a varied and active role, combining counterbalance forklift driving, yard movements and general warehouse support. Working across goods-in, storage and dispatch, you will handle a range of materials and play an important role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
You will be responsible for the safe and accurate operation of a counterbalance forklift, including loading and unloading vehicles, moving and positioning stock and supporting both warehouse and yard activities as required. A strong focus on safety, care in handling materials and attention to detail will be essential.
You will also assist in maintaining a clean, organised and safety-compliant working environment, supporting stock organisation and dispatch preparation while adhering to all health and safety procedures. As part of a dependable team, you will take pride in carrying out your duties correctly and contributing to the overall success of the operation.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift
- Load and unload delivery vehicles within both warehouse and yard areas
- Accurately move, position and store materials and stock
- Support goods‑in operations, internal stock movements and dispatch activities
- Handle a variety of products with care and attention to detail
- Assist with general warehouse and yard duties as required
- Maintain a clean, organised and safety‑compliant work environment
- Adhere to all health & safety procedures and site regulations
Requirements
- Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
- Manual Handling Certificate (current and in date)
- Minimum of a Provisional driving licence (required for insurance purposes)
- Previous experience working in a warehouse, logistics or yard environment
- Confident operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast‑moving or busy setting
- Comfortable with hands-on, physical work
- Strong understanding of health & safety practices
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Available to work alternate Saturdays as required
What to do next
If you’re interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now. For further information or a confidential discussion, contact David @ td talent . ie.
| Job type: | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Salary type: | Annual |
| Job published: | 14-04-2026 |
| Job ID: | 45179 |