FLT Counterbalance Driver

Areera; Elland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Areera, the UK’s largest dedicated display equipment recycler, is hiring a Counterbalance FLT Driver for its Elland site in West Yorkshire. This permanent, full-time role requires a valid FLT licence and practical experience.

Shifts include AM, PM and Night options, with 40 hours per week and immediate start. You will load and unload, move materials, perform safety checks, and support yard operations in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• A valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Practical Counterbalance FLT experience.
• Experience in a busy warehouse, yard, recycling or industrial environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently within a busy recycling/production environment.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and deliveries.
• Moving, handling and positioning items.
• Supporting movement of materials between operational areas.
• Carrying out routine FLT safety checks and reporting defects.
• Keeping working areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following site health and safety procedures.
• Collaborating with production, yard and transport teams to support daily operations.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

FLT experience

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Location: Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9JD
Salary: £26,436.80 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday – AM, PM and Night shifts available
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate starts available

About the role

areera is the UK’s largest dedicated display equipment recycler. We use robotics and automation to recycle TVs and monitors without shredding and are continuing to grow our recycling operations across the UK.

We are looking for experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join our busy recycling and production site in Elland, West Yorkshire.

This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities available across our AM, PM and Night shifts.

We are looking for reliable, experienced FLT Drivers who are confident working in a busy yard / industrial environment and are happy to take a hands-on approach to supporting the wider site operation.

What you’ll be doing

Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently within a busy recycling and production environment

Loading and unloading vehicles and deliveries

Moving, handling and positioning IBC's

Supporting the movement of materials between different operational areas

Carrying out general warehouse, yard and site duties when required

Completing routine FLT safety checks and reporting any defects

Keeping working areas clean, organised and safe

Following all site health and safety procedures

Working closely with the production, yard and transport teams to support the day-to-day operation

What we’re looking for

A valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence

Practical Counterbalance FLT experience

Previous experience working in a busy warehouse, yard, recycling or industrial environment

A good understanding of safe FLT operation and workplace health and safety

Confidence loading and unloading vehicles and handling materials safely

A reliable, practical and flexible approach to work

Willingness to support with general site and operational duties when needed

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

What’s on offer

£26,436.80 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Opportunities available across AM, PM and Night shifts

28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

The opportunity to join a growing UK recycling business