FLT (Counter Balance) Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group, Rocester site in ST14, is seeking an experienced FLT (Counter Balance) Operative to support our industrial cleaning and warehousing operations. You will load and unload outbound trucks, position trailers, inspect products, and keep floors clean and safe, following our strict health and safety standards.

The role is initially temporary with weekly pay, moving to a permanent contract with monthly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of warehouse or construction-site forklift experience.
• Accredited Counterbalance forklift licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Access to own transport is essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong awareness of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work to tight schedules and use initiative.
• Enthusiasm and commitment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Counterbalance forklift licence

Forklift operating experience

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

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 Rocester ST14. 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 involve answering to requests, dropping off deliveries by loading and unloading trucks, trailers using a Counterbalance FLT. You will be reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence.

We are offering a Temporary to Permanent Role - working Monday to Friday 6am – 3pm. * access to own transport is essential. Whilst working on the temporary contract, this role comes along with weekly pay. Once a Permanent contract is on offer it will then go to monthly pay.

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

• 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

* Access to own transport is essential

• 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:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans