Counterbalance FLT Driver

Quest Employment Ltd.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment is partnering with a reputable chemical production company in Northampton to recruit a Counterbalance FLT Driver for an immediate start. The role offers Monday to Friday daytime hours, full-time or temporary contracts, and a focus on safety and efficiency in a busy chemical manufacturing environment.

As a Counterbalance FLT Driver, you will transport materials and products around the site, record movements, and support production teams while adhering to Health & Safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.
• A current, accredited Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Background in a warehouse, manufacturing or similar industrial role.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety best practices.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
• Dependable, punctual work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck safely.
• Load and unload incoming deliveries.
• Transport materials and products around the site.
• Assist warehouse and production colleagues as needed.
• Store goods correctly and securely.
• Record stock movements and complete required documentation.
• Follow all on-site Health & Safety guidelines.
• Work carefully within a chemical manufacturing facility.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

FLT licence

Warehouse experience

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver – Chemical Manufacturing
Quest Employment
Location: Northampton
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary

Quest Employment is partnering with a reputable chemical production company to find a skilled Counterbalance FLT Driver for an immediate start.

This role is ideal for a confident FLT operator seeking stable Monday to Friday daytime work in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial setting.

You'll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly by transporting materials and products safely across site, always adhering to strict Health & Safety standards.

The Role

As a Counterbalance FLT Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating a counterbalance forklift truck
• Loading and unloading incoming deliveries
• Transporting materials and products around the site
• Assisting warehouse and production colleagues as needed
• Storing goods correctly and securely
• Recording stock movements and completing required documentation
• Following all on-site Health & Safety guidelines
• Working carefully within a chemical manufacturing facility
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and well-organised

What We're Looking For

To be shortlisted for this position, you must have:

• Proven experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
• A current, accredited Counterbalance FLT licence
• Background in a warehouse, manufacturing or similar industrial role
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety best practices
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Dependable, punctual work ethic
• Strong attention to detail

Please note: Applications from candidates without verified Counterbalance FLT experience and a valid in-date licence will not be considered.

What's in it for you?

• £13.75 per hour
• Monday to Friday
• 5:50am – 2:00pm
• Full-time, consistent hours
• Ongoing assignment with an established business
• Chance to work in a professional chemical manufacturing environment