Counter Balance Forklift Driver

Galaxy Personnel; Attleborough; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Galaxy Personnel seeks an FLT Counterbalance operator in the Snetterton area to safely operate forklift trucks in a temperature-controlled cold-store and loading bays. You will move raw materials, packaging and finished poultry while maintaining food safety standards.

Requirements include a valid FLT licence (RTITB/ITSSAR) for Counterbalance or Reach, 1+ year of forklift experience in a food production or FMCG environment, and the ability to work in cold environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Operate FLT machinery (counterbalance) safely in cold production and chilled environments.
• Move palletised stock into chilled storage or blast freezers.
• Load/unload vehicles with raw poultry, packaging and dry goods.
• Supply production lines with crates, pallets and packaging to avoid downtime.

Connaissances

Cold environments

Team communication

FLT operation

Description du poste

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