FLT Counterbalance Driver

Barker Ross Group; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to work in a freezer environment in Wakefield. You will safely operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load, and store glass bottles and fragile products, within temperature conditions around -25 degrees.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety procedures while supporting warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB / ITSSAR or equivalent).
• Proven experience operating a counterbalance FLT in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling fragile, high-value, or breakable products.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance FLT safely and competently at all times.
• Load and unload glass bottles and fragile products from vehicles, racking, and production lines.
• Transport goods within the warehouse and production areas, ensuring stability and minimal risk of damage.
• Stack, store, and retrieve products accurately according to location plans and instructions.
• Conduct daily FLT checks and report any defects or maintenance issues immediately.
• Ensure all goods are handled in accordance with fragile handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow all health & safety, site rules, and risk assessments.
• Assist with stock control, pallet checks, and general warehouse duties as required.
• Work closely with warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet operational targets.
• Accurately complete paperwork or electronic records related to goods movements.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

Fragile handling

Team player

Tools

WMS

Job description

Job Title: FLT Counterbalance Driver (Freezer)

Location: Wakefield

Pay Rate: £14.54 - £15.09 per hour

Department: Warehouse / Logistics

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Logistics Manager

Job Purpose

To safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck to handle, move, load, and store glass bottles and other fragile products within the warehouse and production environment, ensuring all goods are handled with care and in line with safety, quality, and operational standards. This role is working in a freezer. Temperatures around -25 degrees.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance FLT safely and competently at all times
• Load and unload glass bottles and fragile products from vehicles, racking, and production lines
• Transport goods within the warehouse and production areas, ensuring stability and minimal risk of damage
• Stack, store, and retrieve products accurately according to location plans and instructions
• Conduct daily FLT checks and report any defects or maintenance issues immediately
• Ensure all goods are handled in accordance with fragile handling procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Follow all health & safety, site rules, and risk assessments
• Assist with stock control, pallet checks, and general warehouse duties as required
• Work closely with warehouse, production, and quality teams to meet operational targets
• Accurately complete paperwork or electronic records related to goods movements

Skills & Experience Required

Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (RTITB / ITSSAR or equivalent)

Picking Experience

• Proven experience operating a counterbalance FLT in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Experience handling fragile, high-value, or breakable products (essential)
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills

• Experience within the glass, packaging, or FMCG industry
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Experience working in production-supported warehouse environments

Working Hours

Days

Health & Safety

Due to the nature of glass and fragile products, strict adherence to safety procedures is essential. Full PPE must be worn at all times as required.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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