FLT Counterbalance Driver

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Cookshill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free tea and coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Tech scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader in Stoke-on-Trent to move, store and dispatch products safely and efficiently. The role offers rotating shifts and a clear path for progression in a well-established manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will load/unload with a Counterbalance forklift, operate a 4-pronged FLT (training provided), and support the broader warehouse and production teams while adhering to health and

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance forklift.
• Experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work rotating shift patterns.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles using a Counterbalance forklift.
• Operating a 4-pronged forklift (training available).
• Transporting finished products from production to warehouse.
• Picking, preparing and staging orders for dispatch.
• Stacking and storing products safely.
• Supporting warehouse and manufacturing teams.
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining housekeeping.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Warehouse experience

Health and safety awareness

Shift work

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

4-pronged forklift

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader | Stoke-on-Trent | £14.11 per hour + 5% Shift Allowance (£30,816 p.a.) | Rotating Shifts | Permanent

Looking for a stable, long-term role with excellent benefits and genuine career progression? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent that is continuing to grow due to increased production demands.

Offering competitive pay, ongoing training and clear opportunities to progress into higher pay grades, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift driver to join a supportive and successful operation.

As an FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader, you will play a key role in ensuring products are moved, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles using a Counterbalance forklift truck
• Operating a 4-pronged forklift truck (full training available if required)
• Transporting finished products from production areas into the warehouse
• Picking, preparing and staging orders ready for dispatch
• Stacking and storing products safely in designated locations
• Supporting the wider warehouse and manufacturing teams as required
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high housekeeping standards

This FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader position is based on a rotating shift pattern, offering a consistent Monday to Friday working week.

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: 5:00am to 1:00pm
• Week 2: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekly

To be considered for this FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader role, you will need:

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance forklift truck
• Experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment
• The ability to work rotating shift patterns
• A strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Desirable:

• Previous experience operating a 4-pronged Counterbalance FLT, although training can be provided
• Applicants with experience as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Warehouse Operative, Dispatch Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative or Logistics Operative are encouraged to apply.

The successful FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader will benefit from:

• £14.11 per hour plus 5% shift allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Paid Personal Celebration Day
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression routes and increased pay grades
• Supportive team environment and long-term job security

If you are looking for a permanent role where your skills are valued and you can build a long-term career, we would like to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy