Counterbalance FLT Driver

Manpower UK; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Temp to perm opportunity

Immediate start

Job summary

Manpower UK is hiring a Counterbalance FLT Driver in Slough to support a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation. You will operate forklift trucks, handle loading/unloading, and use RF scanning to ensure accurate stock movement.

The role requires a valid Counterbalance licence and the ability to work across rotating day and night shifts. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a shift allowance, with immediate start for the right candidate who can commit to overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence is mandatory.
• Experience operating FLT in warehouse/manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks, pallet trucks and other MHE safely.
• Move, locate, relocate and stack products, materials and waste.
• Receive, check and store deliveries; prepare outbound shipments.
• Use RF scanning for receiving, picking and loading tasks.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report faults.
• Maintain housekeeping, hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

FLT experience

Health & safety

Rotating shifts

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Job description

This Counterbalance FLT Driver role in Slough offers up to £14 per hour on a temporary-to-permanent basis with Manpower UK. Working 12-hour rotating shifts, the successful candidate will handle the efficient movement of products, materials, equipment and waste throughout a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation, supporting production targets and maintaining service levels.

Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance licence and be available to start immediately. Reliability, attention to safety and the ability to work effectively across shifts are essential. Lasting prospects exist within a well-established business, with a shift allowance available and genuine potential to secure a permanent position for the right person.

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client based in Slough for a FLT Driver / Factory Operative to join their busy manufacturing and warehouse operation. This is a temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate, offering long-term prospects within a well-established business.

Shift Pattern

• 3 days on, 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 3 days off
• 3 nights on, 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 3 days off
• Rotating days and nights
• Overtime available and flexibility is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks, pallet trucks, and other MHE safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, move, locate, relocate, and stack products, materials, and waste
• Complete load inspections and stock counts
• Receive, check, and store inbound deliveries
• Prepare and load outbound shipments accurately and safely
• Move stock between production, storage, and dispatch areas
• Use RF scanning equipment for receiving, picking, and loading activities
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and report any faults or defects
• Assist with stock takes and inventory checks
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and safety
• Support the Factory Team Leader when required
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, company procedures, and health andamp; safety regulations

Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• Previous FLT experience within a warehouse, factory, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to work overtime when required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Available for an immediate start

Pay and Benefits

• £14.00 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Shift allowance payable upon successful transfer to a permanent contract
• Consistent rotating shift pattern
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business