Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Routes to Work; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Routes to Work in Wardpark South, North Lanarkshire, is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver for an immediate start. This full-time role operates 40 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern: 06:00-14:00 (Week 1) and 14:00-22:00 (Week 2).

Pay is £13.20 per hour plus a £0.50 per hour attendance bonus for completing a full bonus period without absences. The successful candidate will safely operate a counterbalance forklift, move materials across the site and support production in a

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence/certificate.
• Previous FLT experience beneficial but not essential.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving stock and materials across the warehouse and production areas.
• Supporting production operations as required.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

Skills

FLT forklift operation

Licenced Counterbalance forklift

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver

Location:Wardpark South, North Lanarkshire
Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday

06:00 - 14:00 (Week 1)

14:00 - 22:00 (Week 2)

Alternating weekly rotation

Pay Rate

£13.20 per hour

Additional £0.50 per hour attendance bonus payable for completing a full bonus period without any absences (typically every 4 to 5 weeks)

About the Role

A manufacturing company based in Wardpark South is seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join their team with an immediate start available. This is a full-time position working within a busy production and warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift truck, ensuring the efficient movement of materials and finished products throughout the site.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

Loading and unloading vehicles.

Moving stock and materials across the warehouse and production areas.

Supporting production operations as required.

Carrying out daily equipment checks.

Following all health and safety procedures.

Maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence/certificate.

Previous FLT experience beneficial but not essential.

Physically fit and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reliable, punctual and dependable.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards.