Counterbalance FLT Driver

TN United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver in Greater Manchester. The role involves operating a forklift and filling tasks in a food industry setting. Candidates must hold a valid counterbalance licence and have a good understanding of English. Full training will be provided, and the position offers long-term ongoing work with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance licence required.
• Good understanding of English for Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Operating the FLT for half of the work.
• Filling glucose/glistorine on an automated filling line.
• Labeling, filling, bagging, and storing products.

Skills

Understanding of English

Tools

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver, Greater Manchester

Client: The Recruitment Co

Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9b0c5af93f0f

Job Views: 27

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

The Recruitment Co is recruiting an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to work for our client based in Trafford Park.

Candidates must have a valid counterbalance licence.

Previous experience in the food industry or yard environment is beneficial but not essential.

Good understanding of English is required due to Health & Safety regulations on site.

The working hours are typically 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, or 8am-5pm. Occasionally, candidates may be asked to work 2pm-10pm.

Responsibilities include:

• Filling glucose/glistorine on an automated filling line
• Filling IBCs (bulk containers)
• Labeling, filling, bagging, and storing products
• Handling containers in a small warehouse and wrapping them

Half of the work involves operating the FLT, and the other half involves filling tasks.

Full training will be provided.

Pay rate: £12.40 per hour

This is long-term ongoing work.

The Recruitment Co is an equal opportunities employer.