Counterbalance FLT Operative

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Training and development

On-site parking

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd in Willenhall is seeking a reliable FLT Counterbalance Driver for a metals processing site. The role is 4 on / 4 off, 12 hour shifts, with temp-to-perm progression.

You will move, load and unload metal products, perform safety checks, and maintain tidy yard operations. A valid RTITB/ITSSAR/NPORS Counterbalance licence is required, plus industrial experience.

Qualifications

• Valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS, or equivalent Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or metals environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Experience within metal recycling or scrap metal industry.
• Experience loading and unloading heavy or irregularly shaped materials.
• Overhead crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles per procedures.
• Move, stack and organise metal products within yard and warehouse.
• Conduct daily FLT safety checks and report defects immediately.
• Ensure materials are stored correctly and safely.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management as required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist with general yard duties when forklift work is not required.
• Work closely with production and transport teams to meet operational targets.
• Overhead crane experience is preferred.

Skills

FLT Driver experience

Forklift operation

Health & safety

Job description

Location: Willenhall

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Hours – 4 on/4 off 12 hour shifts

We are seeking a reliable and experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy metals processing and recycling operation in Willenhall. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement, loading, unloading, and storage of metal materials while maintaining high standards of safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Load and unload vehicles in accordance with company procedures
• Move, stack, and organise metal products and materials within the yard and warehouse areas
• Conduct daily FLT safety checks and report any defects immediately
• Ensure materials are stored correctly and safely
• Assist with stock control and inventory management as required
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
• Follow all health and safety regulations and company policies
• Assist with general yard duties when forklift work is not required
• Work closely with production and transport teams to meet operational targets
• Valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS, or equivalent Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or metals environment
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Experience within the metal recycling or scrap metal industry
• Experience loading and unloading heavy or irregularly shaped materials
• Overhead crane experience

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• On-site parking