Flt Counterbalance Driver

Trinity Business Support; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics support company in Gateshead is seeking an FLT Driver to operate their forklift and assist with warehouse duties. The role requires valid Counterbalance and Reach licenses, alongside good communication skills and warehouse experience. Responsibilities include loading/unloading vehicles, maintaining safety and cleanliness in the warehouse, and completing associated paperwork. This position offers a full-time 45-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with an hourly pay of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a time-pressured environment.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the FLT to load and unload wagons.
• Organise pallets in loading order for drivers.
• Check that loads are secure.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Examine products to verify quality standards.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and grounds.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Good communication skills

Warehouse experience

Valid Counterbalance license

Valid Reach license

Job description

Trinity Business Support are working with an established business in Gateshead, who are looking for an FLT Driver to join their team.

You will be working under the direction of the Warehouse Shift Supervisor and will need to assist in all FLT operations to ensure efficient performance and smooth operation of the Warehouse and Business.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and required to perform other warehousing duties as and when required by the client.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate the FLT to load and unload wagons
• Organise pallets in loading order for drivers
• Check that loads are secure
• Perform daily equipment checks
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Responsible for completing all paperwork
• Keep the warehouse, working areas and grounds clean and tidy at all times

Required Skills/Experience

• Ability to work unsupervised and at times in a time‑pressured environment
• Good communication skills
• Warehouse experience
• Valid Counterbalance and Reach licence

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Break paid
• 45 hours per week

Pay

• £12.21 per hour
• £549.45 per week / £28,571.40 per year

Additional Information

• Interviews directly with the client
• First 12 weeks via Trinity Business Support
• After 12 weeks employed directly with the client