Counterbalance FLT Driver afternoon shift

Quest Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment are recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver for an ongoing temporary to permanent role in Wellingborough (NN8). You will load/unload trailers, maximise space, and complete digital documentation while supporting picking and packing duties.

The position requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence, experience operating the FLT, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy. Pay is £13.50 per hour, with an afternoon shift from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date Counterbalance FLT licence is required.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT is essential.
• Strong spatial awareness and trailer-loading skills are needed.
• Understanding of load planning and weight distribution is expected.
• Ability to handle oversized palletised freight with care.
• Experience using tablets and handheld scanners.
• Ability to follow digital documentation and photo-evidence procedures.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and quality.
• Ability to stay calm and organised with tight trailer turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Safely load customer collection vehicles and maximise trailer space.
• Safely unload deliveries and document processes.
• Scan orders with tablets/handheld scanners and photograph loads.
• Identify and report damaged or non-compliant loads.
• Assist with manual duties including picking and packing as part of warehouse operations.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

FLT operation

Spatial awareness

Load planning & weight distribution

Handling oversized freight

Tablets & scanners

Documentation practices

Safety & quality focus

Time management under dock pressure

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver afternoon shift

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hourWorking Hours: Monday–Friday2:00pm–10:00pm

Job Type: Temporary to Perm – Ongoing

Potential permanent opportunities for the right candidate

The Role

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for experienced Counterbalance FLT Drivers to join our client based in Wellingborough (NN8) .You will be responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers, ensuring accuracy, effective use of trailer space and full completion of digital documentation. The role also involves supporting the wider warehouse operation with manual duties, including picking and packing.

Key Responsibilities

Loading

• Safely load customer collection vehicles.
• Load double- and triple-deck trailers.
• Maximise trailer space while maintaining safe loading practices.
• Ensure correct weight distribution across loads.
• Scan loaded orders using tablets and handheld scanners.
• Photograph completed loads as part of the documentation process.

Unloading

• Safely unload supplier deliveries.
• Process customer returns accurately.
• Photograph and document unloaded deliveries.
• Identify and report damaged or non-compliant loads.
• Safely handle oversized and non-standard palletised loads, including loads up to 6 metres wide.

Skills & Attributes

• A valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence .
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.
• Excellent spatial awareness and trailer-loading skills.
• A good understanding of load planning and weight distribution.
• Confidence handling oversized and unusual palletised freight.
• Experience using tablets and handheld scanners.
• The ability to follow digital documentation and photographic evidence procedures.
• A strong focus on safety, compliance and quality.
• The ability to remain calm, accurate and organised when working to tight trailer turnaround times.

Ideal Background

Experience within any of the following environments would be advantageous:

• Counterbalance FLT operation.
• Trailer loading and unloading.
• Goods In / Goods Out.
• Distribution and logistics.
• Handling oversized or non-standard palletised freight.
• Working to dock schedules and time-sensitive trailer movements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Flexibility and reliability.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• A strong team-first approach.
• Willingness to support the wider warehouse operation.
• The ability to work across both FLT and general warehouse duties.
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safe working practices.

Please note:

This is a licensed MHE role, but it is not a truck-only position . You will be required to complete manual warehouse duties throughout your shift, including picking and packing orders , alongside your FLT responsibilities.

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