Counter Balance

Galaxy Personnel; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Personnel seeks a reliable FLT Counterbalance operator for a temp role at a cold-store and production site in Snetterton. You will move pallets of poultry products and packaging in chilled areas, ensuring safety and FIFO inventory control.

A valid FLT certificate (RTITB/ITSSAR) and 1+ year experience in food production or FMCG warehouses are required. Shift: Mon-Fri 6:30–16:30; PPE provided and PPE rules adhered to.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in cold-store / chilled environments.
• Ability to follow food safety hygiene protocols.
• Strong communication with dispatch and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT machinery (counterbalance) in cold-store and production areas.
• Load/unload vehicles; move palletised stock to storage or lines.
• Ensure FIFO inventory rotation and safe handling of goods.
• Maintain PPE usage and safety standards at all times.

Skills

FLT operation

Counterbalance

Team communication

Education

RTITB/ITSSAR Counterbalance Certificate

Job description

Job Title: FLT Counterbalance

Area: Snetterton

Salary: Excellent Salary

Shift Pattern: Mon to Fri 6.30 to 16.30

Job Type: Temp

To safely and efficiently operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) within the temperature-controlled cold-store, processing facility, and loading bays. This role ensures the seamless movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished poultry products while strictly maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cold-Store & Production Logistics
• Operate FLT machinery (typically Counterbalance) safely in fast-paced production and chilled environments.
• Load and unload vehicles moving raw poultry, finished items, and dry goods packaging.
• Move palletised stock into chilled storage, racking systems, or blast freezers according to strict inventory rotation rules (FIFO).
• Supply production lines with necessary crates, pallets, and packaging materials to ensure zero operational downtime.
• Wear mandatory PPE at all times, including hairnets, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, and thermal gear for chilled environments.

Candidate Requirements

Licences & Experience

• Valid FLT Licence: Hold an accredited certificate (e.g., RTITB, ITSSAR) for Counterbalance (B1) or Reach trucks.
• Industry Experience: Ideally 1+ years of experience operating forklifts within a food production, FMCG, or temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

Key Skills

• Ability to work in cold environments (chilled production halls and cold-stores).
• Strong team communication to coordinate efficiently with dispatch teams, production operatives, and external HGV drivers.

Skills Required

FLT,Counterbalance.

Qualifications Required

FLT,Counterbalance.

Keywords

#FLT#Counterbalance