Counterbalance FLT Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Temp to perm opportunity

Job summary

Manpower UK in Slough is seeking an FLT Driver / Factory Operative to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation. This temp-to-perm role offers long-term prospects with a potential permanent contract and an immediate start, and pays £14.00 per hour on 12-hour rotating shifts.

You will operate counterbalance forklifts and other MHE safely, move and store goods, conduct load inspections, use RF scanners, and help maintain housekeeping and safety standards to support production targets.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• 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

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 & safety regulations

Skills

FLT forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reliability & flexibility

Tools

RF scanning

Stock control systems

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver Wanted - Immediate Start Available!

Looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to go permanent and earn a shift allowance?

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. Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.
Slough
£14.00 per hour
12-Hour Rotating Shifts
Temp to Perm Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient movement of products, materials, equipment, and waste throughout the factory, maintaining service levels and supporting production targets. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklift trucks and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

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 & 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 & 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