Counterbalance FLT Driver

QS Recruitment Ltd; Heckington; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QS Recruitment Ltd in Heckington is recruiting for Counterbalance FLT Drivers / Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing business. The role blends forklift duties with hands-on production tasks, offering variety and a pathway to a permanent position.

You will rotate between operating a counterbalance forklift and supporting production and warehouse teams, with duties including load/unload, hygiene, and safe handling.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (in-house licences not accepted)
• Reliable attendance and excellent timekeeping
• Interest in long-term employment
• Ability to undertake manual handling
• Ability to work in a busy food production setting

Responsabilités

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move stock and materials
• Load and unload deliveries
• Assist with general production and warehouse duties
• Follow food hygiene, Health & Safety and quality procedures
• Keep production and warehouse areas clean, tidy and organised
• Carry out manual handling tasks when required

Connaissances

Counterbalance FLT operation

Production/Warehouse work

Timekeeping

Manual handling

Teamwork

Outils

Counterbalance FLT licence

Description du poste

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Looking for a stable, full-time job with the potential to secure a permanent position? We’re recruiting Counterbalance FLT Drivers / Production Operatives to join a busy food manufacturing business in Heckington.

This role offers a mix of forklift driving and hands-on production work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied working day and wants to build a long-term future with a company.

The Role

You’ll split your time between operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck and supporting the wider production and warehouse teams to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Your duties will include:

• Safely operating a counterbalance forklift to move stock and materials
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Assisting with general production and warehouse duties
• Following food hygiene, Health & Safety and quality procedures
• Keeping production and warehouse areas clean, tidy and organised
• Carrying out manual handling tasks when required

Duration: Long-term, ongoing workTemporary position with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £13.75 per hourOvertime paid after 48 hours per weekMonday-to-Friday working12-hour day shiftsLong-term work with the opportunity to secure a permanent positionIf you have a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are looking for a long-term opportunity combining forklift driving with production work, we’d love to hear from you.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday12-hour day shiftsOvertime paid after 48 hours worked per week

Closing Date: 20261102

Experience & Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

A valid Counterbalance FLT licence — in-house licences are not accepted

Reliable attendance and excellent timekeeping

A genuine interest in securing long‑term employment

The ability to undertake manual handling and work in a physically active environment

The ability to work comfortably in a busy food production setting