3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer

Ethero Ltd; Burslem; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethero Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring a 3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer to join an established engineering company. The role combines driving a 3.5T vehicle, forklift operation and general labouring duties within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will need a full UK driving licence up to 3.5 tonnes and a valid counterbalance FLT certificate. This full-time role offers steady hours and a hands-on team environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence entitlement for up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate.
• Experience driving 3.5T vehicles.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Hands-on, practical approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to perform manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Carry out deliveries and collections as required.

Skills

UK driving licence up to 3.5t

Counterbalance FLT licence

3.5T vehicle experience

FLT operation

Manufacturing/Engineering environment

Health and safety awareness

Hands-on attitude

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer

3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST7

Salary: £13.38 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Employment: Type: Full-time

Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a 3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer to join an established engineering company based in Stoke-on-Trent

This is a varied, hands-on role combining 3.5T driving, forklift operation and general labouring duties within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment

The successful candidate will be reliable, physically fit and comfortable working across different areas of the business, supporting the smooth movement of materials, components and finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
• Carry out deliveries and collections as required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure and protected.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, stock and equipment.
• Load and unload deliveries using the FLT.
• Move raw materials, components and finished products around the site.
• Assist with loading and unloading engineering materials and equipment.
• Carry out general labouring duties within the engineering environment.
• Assist production and workshop teams when required.Keep work areas, storage areas and the yard clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures and site rules.
• Carry out daily vehicle and FLT checks and report any defects or issues.
• Complete relevant paperwork and delivery documentation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the engineering operation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A full UK driving licence with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate.
• Previous experience driving a 3.5T vehicle.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Experience working within, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• A practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A reliable, punctual and flexible attitude.
• The ability to carry out manual handling and general labouring duties.

The Working Environment

You will be working within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting the movement of materials and products while assisting the wider production and workshop teams.

The role will involve a combination of driving, forklift operation, manual handling and general labouring, so a flexible approach and willingness to get involved in different tasks are essential.