FLT Counterbalance Driver

Pertemps North Midlands; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Overtime opportunities

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands seeks an FLT Counterbalance Driver for a full-time, temp-to-perm role in Burton upon Trent. You will operate a counterbalance forklift and PPT on a busy 3PL site, with duties including picking, palletising, rework and basic logistics administration.

The ideal candidate holds an in-date B1 counterbalance licence with around 12 months driving experience; Reach or other MHE licences are advantageous. Shifts rotate 0600-1400 and 1400-2200 with overtime before Christmas.

Qualifications

• In-date FLT Counterbalance (B1) licence with ideally 12 months driving experience.
• Reach or other MHE licences are advantageous.
• Willingness to support with additional hours.
• Good attention to detail and teamwork.
• Willingness to pass a drug & alcohol test before commencing.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift and PPT on a third-party logistics site.
• Support manual duties including picking, palletising, rework and basic logistics administration.
• Adhere to safety standards and reliability expectations.
• Overtime may be required before Christmas.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

PPT operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Reach/MHE experience

B1 Counterbalance Licence

Job description

Pertemps North Midlands seeks an FLT Counterbalance Driver for a full-time, temp-to-perm position in Burton upon Trent, paying £14.03 hourly.

The successful applicant will operate a counterbalance forklift and PPT within a third-party logistics site, alongside manual duties such as picking, palletising, rework and basic logistics administration.

An in-date accredited B1 licence is essential, with twelve months' driving experience preferred; Reach or other MHE licences prove advantageous.

Working hours may extend with overtime, particularly before Christmas.

Strong attention to safety, reliability and teamwork are vital.

Industry-leading training and genuine progression prospects are offered, with the chance to secure a permanent post.

Temp to perm opportunity Overtime opportunities Warm welcoming team with progression opportunities

We are seeking a committed, hardworking Warehouse Operative with a FLT Counterbalance licence to join a busy 3rd party logistics operation in Burton.

You will be responsible for acting as a dedicated forklift / PPT driver as well as supporting with manual duties including picking, palletising, rework and some basic logistics admin duties.

Whilst the workload will increase on the run up to Christmas, there is absolutely the opportunity to secure a long-term career with industry leading training and personal development.

What we will require:

• In-date accredited FLT Counterbalance (B1) licence, with ideally at least 12 months driver experience
• Additional licences / MHE experience on Reach and/or VNA would be useful but not essential
• Willingness to support with additional hours
• Flexible to support with physical, off-truck duties
• Good attention to detail, team player
• Willingness to pass a drug & alcohol test prior to commencement

Hours of work - 0600-1400 / 1400-2200 (rotating weekly)

Rate of pay - £14.03 per hour (reviewed annually)