Counterbalance FLT

Rapier Employment Limited; Park Central; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Long-term agency assignment

Job summary

Rapier Employment Limited seeks experienced Counterbalance FLT drivers for ongoing agency work in Birmingham, Castle Bromwich. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly across fixed shifts: days (06:00-14:00) at £15.47 hourly, afternoons (14:00-22:00) at £16.77, or nights (22:00-06:00) at £19.28, plus enhanced holiday benefits and optional overtime.

Duties include safely operating long‑fork counterbalance trucks, loading and unloading vehicles and trailers, and checking, tagging and processing

Qualifications

• Must have Long Forks FLT driving experience.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence, taken or refreshed within the last 3 years.
• Licence must be accredited by RTITB, AITT, ABA or ITSSAR.

Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance FLT (long forks) safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and trailers using long forks.
• Checking, tagging and processing items.
• Supporting warehouse operations when not required to be on the forks.
• Following all site health & safety procedures.

Skills

Long Forks FLT experience

Good communication

Punctuality

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Rapier Employment seeks experienced Counterbalance FLT drivers for ongoing agency work in Birmingham, specifically Castle Bromwich.

This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly across fixed shifts: days (06:00-14:00) at £15.47 hourly, afternoons (14:00-22:00) at £16.77, or nights (22:00-06:00) at £19.28, plus enhanced holiday benefits and optional overtime.

Duties include safely operating long‑fork counterbalance trucks, loading and unloading vehicles and trailers, and checking, tagging and processing goods.

Permanent contracts may arise, though not assured.

All roles are 40 hours per week with optional overtime depending on site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance FLT (long forks) safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles and trailers using long forks
• Checking, tagging and processing items
• Supporting warehouse operations when not required to be on the forks
• Following all site health & safety procedures.

Important: This is not a 100% forklift role. All applicants must be willing to carry out warehouse duties. Anyone unwilling to work off the forklift should not apply.

Requirements

• Must have Long Forks FLT driving experience.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence, taken or refreshed within the last 3 years.
• Licence must be accredited by one of the following bodies: RTITB AITT ABA ITSSAR.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Must have no unspent convictions.
• Must complete a pre‑employment interview.
• Must pass a Drug & Alcohol test.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to consistently work the chosen shift.

What We Offer

• 35 days holiday (pro‑rata)
• Weekly pay (Every Friday)
• Ongoing, long‑term agency assignment.
• Competitive pay rates across all shifts.
• Consistent hours with a fixed shift pattern.
• Supportive onsite team.
• Potential (not guaranteed) opportunity for permanent employment.
• Free on-site Parking.