Flt Counterbalance Driver

FT Engineers; Snarestone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

FT Recruitment is seeking an FLT Counterbalance Driver to move, load and unload materials safely within a warehouse environment. You will use a Warehouse Management System to log stock movements and support shipping and receiving activities.

Ideal candidates will have practical forklift experience and basic maths, with preference for those familiar with warehouse operations, stock control, and equipment checks. This role operates on standard warehouse shifts.

Qualifications

• Practical materials handling and forklift operation.
• Basic maths skills for stock checks and records.
• Familiarity with a warehouse management system is a plus.
• Experience in shipping/receiving or equipment repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, load and position materials.
• Load and unload goods; verify items and records for accuracy.
• Update WMS entries and support shipping/receiving tasks.
• Perform basic equipment checks; report faults and assist with simple repairs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Materials handling

Inventory control

Stock records

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Job Description

FT Recruitment are recruiting for: As an FLT Counterbalance Driver, you’ll move, load and unload materials safely and accurately, supporting the smooth flow of goods through warehouse operations. You’ll use a warehouse management system to record stock movements and help keep shipping and receiving activity organised.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to handle, move and position materials.


• Load and unload goods, checking items and records for accuracy.


• Update warehouse management system entries and support shipping and receiving tasks.


• Carry out basic equipment checks, report faults and assist with straightforward equipment repair where appropriate.


• Your impact: Accurate handling and stock records help colleagues locate goods and prepare orders reliably.

Experience

Required: Practical materials handling, forklift operation, safe load and unload techniques, basic maths and the ability to manage heavy lifting as part of the role. Mechanical knowledge supports routine equipment checks and identifying faults. Preferred: Warehouse experience, familiarity with a warehouse management system, and experience in shipping and receiving or equipment repair.

Job Details

• Monday-Friday


• 16:30pm-1:00am


• 20:30pm-5:30am


• weekly pay