Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Night Shift | Keep Your Weekends Free
Location: North Dublin
Salary: €38,000 per annum + overtime at time and a half
Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 pm - 2.30 am
Contract: Permanent, full-time | Immediate start available
A fixed weekday shift. Paid overtime. Full-shift pay even when you finish early.
If you’re an experienced counterbalance forklift operator looking for your next permanent role, this opportunity offers clear hours, a steady salary and no weekend work requirement.
Linkedskills is recruiting for an established freight and logistics business in North Dublin. You’ll join a busy night operation where your forklift skills help keep deliveries moving and freight loaded safely.
Why apply?
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€38,000 annual salary in a permanent, full-time position.
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Time-and-a-half overtime for any time worked over 40H
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Finish early? You still receive full-shift pay.
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Keep your weekends free with a Monday - Friday schedule.
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A fixed 6 pm start, leaving your daytime hours free before work.
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Training on the company’s freight manifest system.
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Immediate start available.
The work
This is an active, hands-on freight role.
You’ll operate a counterbalance forklift to unload inbound vehicles and safely reload outbound trailers, mainly double decks. You’ll also scan and sort freight, allocate it to the correct bays and update load manifests.
Safe handling, accurate loading and teamwork are central to the job. You’ll help maintain an organised warehouse, report incidents and support colleagues with other duties as needed.
Could this be your next role?
We’re looking for someone with:
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A valid, in-date counterbalance forklift licence.
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Strong forklift experience - ideally 2–3 years in freight handling.
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Confidence loading and unloading vehicles safely.
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A reliable approach, attention to detail and willingness to work as part of a team.
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Reliable transport for the 6 pm start and 2.30 am finish in North Dublin.
Have solid forklift experience from another warehouse or distribution setting? We’d welcome your application too.
The selection process includes an in-person interview and practical forklift assessment.
Apply today through Linkedskills with your CV, forklift licence details and availability.