FLT (Counter Balance) Operative

Pinnacle Group Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Pinnacle Group Limited is seeking an experienced FLT (Counter Balance) Operative to support our main logistical operations at the Cheadle site. Join the Workplace Specialist Industrial Cleaning Team in Cheadle ST10 on a permanent, full-time day shift (Mon-Thurs 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12noon) with immediate start.

You will load outbound trucks, inspect products, and ensure FLT checks are logged while maintaining a clean, safe environment. Applicants with industrial cleaning experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Accredited Counterbalance Forklift Operating licence from an industry-recognised body.
• Minimum two years of warehouse or site forklift experience.
• Commitment to customer service and effective communication.
• Solid knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trucks according to pick sheets.
• Inspect products for quality during handling.
• Position trucks in loading docks for efficient operations.
• Ensure pre-use FLT checks are completed and logged.
• Keep floors clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Adhere to work schedule and attendance policy.
• Perform plant area cleanup as required.
• Carry out other warehousing duties as assigned.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift

Warehouse Experience

Customer Service

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Punctuality & Attendance

Job description

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Monday to Thursday 7am – 4pm & Friday 7am – 12noon.

Working Hours:

41

Location:

Cheadle

Closing Date:

25/09/2026

Job Category:

Operative

Region / Division:

FM

Business Unit:

Workplace

Job Introduction

Pinnacle Group is looking for an experienced FLT (Counter Balance) Operative to support the main logistical operations for our manufacturing site. You will be joining our Pinnacle Workplace Specialist Industrial Cleaning Team based in Cheadle ST10.

Pinnacle Workplace delivers tailored facilities management solutions across cleaning, security, catering and specialist industrial services. With nearly 600 colleagues nationwide, the team supports clients in manufacturing, retail, education and office environments.

Your role will be working in the waste yard, transporting metal, plastic and wood using a Counterbalance FLT. You will be reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence.

We are offering a Permanent Role - Full-Time Day Shift working Monday to Thursday 7am – 4pm & Friday 7am – 12noon. With an Immediate start

If you take pride in maintaining a safe and clean environment and have experience in industrial cleaning, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years, living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accurately load outbound trucks/routes according to pick sheets
• Physically inspect the product for quality
• Position trucks in the docks for loading
• Ensure FLT pre-use checks are completed and logged
• Keep the floors clean, tidy & safe at all times.
• Adherence to work schedule and attendance policy
• Plant operations clean-up as required.
• Other warehousing duties as assigned.

Skills &Key Requirements

• Accredited Counterbalance Forklift Operating licence from an industry-recognised body such as RTITB
• Minimum of two years of experience working in a warehouse or on a construction site operating forklifts, heavy goods vehicles, or other industrial machinery
• Commitment to Customer Service with good communication skills
• Good knowledge and experience in warehouse health and safety requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team with other staff to coordinate the movement of goods, and able to use own initiative.
• Experience working to tight schedules.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including: