Experienced FLT Reach & Counterbalance Drivers

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Leeds (LS10) is recruiting experienced FLT Reach and Counterbalance Drivers for a warehouse and coldstore operation. You will operate Reach Trucks and Counterbalance FLTs to move, store, pick and load palletised products, ensuring safe handling and accurate stock recording.

Successful candidates will work 4 on / 4 off, 7am-7pm, with days and nights available, and must hold valid licences and have hands-on experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck and Counterbalance FLT licences.
• Proven hands-on experience operating both truck types.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing or coldstore experience preferred.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach Trucks within the coldstore, picking orders and putting away pallets from production.
• Operate Counterbalance FLTs to load trailers and carry out pallet inversion.
• Ensure all pallet movements are handled safely and accurately.
• Use handheld scanning equipment to record stock movements (training can be provided).
• Complete daily FLT checks and report any defects.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping.
• Support the wider warehouse and production teams as required.

Skills

FLT Reach driving

Counterbalance FLT driving

Warehouse experience

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Experienced FLT Reach & Counterbalance Drivers

Location: Leeds (LS10)
Salary: £14.54ph
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - 7am to 7pm (Days and Nights)
Vacancies: 2

The Role

KPI Recruiting are looking to findexperienced FLT Reach & Counterbalance Drivers to join our client based in Leeds to work in their warehouse and coldstore operation.

The successful candidates must be confident and competent operating both Reach Truck and Counterbalance FLTs, supporting the movement, storage, picking and loading of palletised products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Reach Trucks within the coldstore, picking orders and putting away pallets from production.
• Operate Counterbalance FLTs to load trailers and carry out pallet inversion.
• Ensure all pallet movements are handled safely and accurately.
• Use handheld scanning equipment to record stock movements (training can be provided).
• Complete daily FLT checks and report any defects.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping.
• Support the wider warehouse and production teams as required.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Reach Truck and Counterbalance FLT licences.
• Proven, hands-on experience operating both types of truck.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing or coldstore experience preferred.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!