Counterbalance FLT Driver & Production Operator | Long‑Term Role

QS Recruitment Ltd; Heckington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Production/Warehouse work

Timekeeping

Manual handling

Teamwork

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

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.