Counterbalance FLT Warehouse Operator (Hygiene & Materials)

Blue Arrow; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid shift allowance on nights

Regular overtime opportunities

Enhanced overtime rates: 1.25x Mon-Fri

Long-term career opportunities

Full training and support provided

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Counterbalance FLT operative within a busy manufacturing site. The role focuses on forklift operations, material movements, loading/unloading, and GMP compliance, with regular overtime, shift allowances, and full training provided.

Night shifts include an extra shift allowance; candidates must hold a Counterbalance FLT licence and a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
• Flexible approach to work and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Transporting raw materials, pallets, drums and IBC containers around site.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Supporting production areas with materials replenishment.
• Carrying out daily FLT safety checks.
• Managing waste and housekeeping activities.
• Operating industrial washing equipment for manufacturing utensils.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety and GMP compliance.
• Maintaining clean and organised working areas at all times.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Full UK driving licence

Team & independent work

Time management

Manual handling

Flexible shifts

Job description

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Counterbalance FLT operative within a busy manufacturing site. The role focuses on forklift operations, material movements, loading/unloading, and GMP compliance, with regular overtime, shift allowances, and full training provided.

Night shifts include an extra shift allowance; candidates must hold a Counterbalance FLT licence and a Full UK driving licence.