Cold-Storage FLT Driver for Fragile Glass Goods

Barker Ross Group; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to work in a freezer environment in Wakefield. You will safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load, and store glass bottles and fragile products, within temperature conditions around -25 degrees.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety procedures while supporting warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB / ITSSAR or equivalent).
• Proven experience operating a counterbalance FLT in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling fragile, high-value, or breakable products.
• 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

Fragile handling

Team player

Tools

WMS

Job description

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to work in a freezer environment in Wakefield. You will safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load, and store glass bottles and fragile products, within temperature conditions around -25 degrees.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety procedures while supporting warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet targets.