Cold-Storage FLT Counterbalance Driver: Fragile Glass

Barker Ross Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking a FLT Counterbalance Driver (Freezer) to safely operate a counterbalance forklift in a freezing environment at Wakefield. You will handle, move, load, and store glass bottles and fragile products, with temperatures around -25 degrees.

You will perform daily forklift checks, maintain a clean and safe work area, and work closely with warehouse, production and quality teams to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB / ITSSAR or equivalent).
• Picking experience.
• Proven experience operating a counterbalance FLT in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling fragile, high-value, or breakable products (essential).
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance FLT safely and competently at all times.
• Load and unload glass bottles and fragile products from vehicles, racking, and production lines.
• Transport goods within the warehouse and production areas, ensuring stability and minimal risk of damage.
• Stack, store, and retrieve products accurately according to location plans and instructions.
• Conduct daily FLT checks and report any defects or maintenance issues immediately.
• Ensure all goods are handled in accordance with fragile handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow all health & safety, site rules, and risk assessments.
• Assist with stock control, pallet checks, and general warehouse duties as required.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet operational targets.
• Accurately complete paperwork or electronic records related to goods movements.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

Picking experience

Experience operating FLT

Fragile products handling

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Barker Ross Group is seeking a FLT Counterbalance Driver (Freezer) to safely operate a counterbalance forklift in a freezing environment at Wakefield. You will handle, move, load, and store glass bottles and fragile products, with temperatures around -25 degrees.

You will perform daily forklift checks, maintain a clean and safe work area, and work closely with warehouse, production and quality teams to meet targets.