FLT Counterbalance Driver

Empowered Personnel; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hinckley is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver for a temp-to-perm role. The successful candidate will operate FLT equipment, manage stock control, and assist with warehouse duties. Good organizational skills and a reliable attitude are essential for success in this role. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Externally accredited FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential.
• Positive attitude, reliable, and hardworking.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and move stock using FLT equipment.
• Receive goods and check for damage or shortages.
• Order pick and pack items for customer orders.
• Load goods safely for dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Work ethic

Education

FLT Counterbalance Licence

Job description

Position : FLT Counterbalance Driver

Contract Type : Temp to Perm (leading to a Permanent role)

Salary : £13.65 per hour (£30,158 per annum when perm)

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 07 : 30 17 : 00

Location : Hinckley>

Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a thriving and expanding company based at their warehouse in Hinckley. This is a hands on, varied Goods In / Goods Out FLT role that involves operating an FLT C / B Truck to unload trailers, move pallets into designated locations and support general warehouse duties. When not on the FLT, you will be required to order pick, scan and print labels, and assist with general despatch duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Unloading deliveries and moving stock using FLT equipment
• Receiving goods and checking for damage or shortages
• Order picking and packing items for customer orders
• Loading goods safely for dispatch
• Carrying out local deliveries using the company van
• Stock control using handheld scanners and internal systems
• Maintaining accurate records and paperwork
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and health & safety compliant

Candidate Requirements

• Externally accredited FLT Counterbalance Licence (essential)
• Positive attitude, reliable, and hardworking
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on safety
• Able to remain calm and productive in a fast-paced environmen...