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Permanent Vacancies- FLT Counterbalance driver
Are you an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver seeking a new job opportunity, are you happy working 12 hour days or night shifts and do you hold an ITSSAR or RTITB or Brittop accredited license that is currently within 3 or 5 years?!
We are actively seeking several FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a leading food manufacturing business in Telford, Shropshire, this role is a fixed term contract with the company and is likely to last until the end of March 2027.
The shift pattern available is as followed:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (and every other Sunday) 12hr days shifts- £13.31ph
- Thursday, Friday & Saturday (and every other Sunday) – (12 hour day shifts) – £13.31ph
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (and every other Saturday)- 12hr night shifts- £15.13ph
The hiring manager is looking for people who have a minimum of 12 months experience driving a counterbalance forklift truck.
They are keen to interview as soon as possible with the aim of people starting week commencing 3rd of August.
What You Will Do:
- Operate the Counterbalance truck in line with Health & Safety regulations, ensuring safe and careful manoeuvring in a busy warehouse.
- Move goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport, including unloading deliveries and relocating items to their designated storage locations.
- Keep forklift areas free from obstructions and contribute to a clean, hazard-free working environment.
- Regularly check the Counterbalance truck for faults or damage and escalate any issues to the Warehouse Supervisor promptly.
- Work collaboratively with the team to support smooth warehouse operations and timely order movement.
- Follow company procedures and use the correct PPE for the task to maintain a high standard of hygiene and presentation.
What You Will Bring:
- An accredited Counterbalance forklift licence that has been refreshed or passed within the last 3 to 5 years.
- At least 12 months experience operating a Counterbalance forklift or Combi truck in a busy warehouse setting.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding environment.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality, with a dependable attitude and a commitment to reliability.
- Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
This FLT Counterbalance Driver position supports the company’s goal of delivering integrated, well-coordinated processes across every area of the business. By helping goods move safely and efficiently, your work directly contributes to smooth operations in a specialist, food-production-related logistics setting.
Location:
Based in Telford
Interested?:
If you’re ready to bring dependable forklift expertise to a role that values safety and teamwork, apply now for this FLT Counterbalance Driver opportunity and take the next step in warehouse logistics.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
7092876 – Sophie Morris