Counterbalance Forklift Driver Nightshift

IRD Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Cash Health Plan

Birthday day off

Job summary

IRD Recruitment is seeking experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers for our client in Nether Heyford, Northampton. This role offers long-term, reliable work with a night-shift schedule from Sunday to Thursday, including regular Saturdays.

Pay is £16.25 per hour (holiday pay included) with weekly pay, pension, employee discounts, and a cash health plan. Immediate start and a lasting, steady position are available.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (IN-HOUSE ACCEPTED).
• Warehouse or logistics experience required.
• Clamp attachment experience beneficial.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Comfortable with manual handling.
• Positive attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operating FLT Counterbalance trucks safely.
• Moving stock, pallets, and materials.
• Manual handling where required.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Using clamp attachments when needed.
• Keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Following all site procedures.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

Warehouse experience

Clamp attachment experience

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Communication skills

Job description

IRD Recruitment is seeking experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers for our client in Nether Heyford, Northampton. This is a great opportunity for reliable drivers looking for long-term, consistent work.

What We're Looking For

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (IN-HOUSE ACCEPTED)
• Warehouse or logistics experience
• Clamp attachment experience beneficial
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Comfortable with manual handling
• Positive attitude and good communication

Job Details

• Sunday to Thursday
• Saturdays minimum 2 in every 4 weeks
• Shift: 22:00 - 06:00
• Immediate start
• Long-term, ongoing work

Pay & Benefits

• £16.25 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Bonus: 2 extra hours paid for every Saturday worked
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cash Health Plan
• Day off for your birthday

Key Responsibilities

• Operating FLT Counterbalance trucks safely
• Moving stock, pallets, and materials
• Manual handling where required
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Using clamp attachments when needed
• Keeping work areas clean and safe
• Following all site procedures

IRD Recruitment provides a transparent, supportive service, ensuring the right fit for both candidates and clients