Flt Counterbalance Driver

Pickles Recruitment; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking candidates for a role in Stalybridge, UK, where you will operate shredding and recycling equipment. Successful candidates must hold a valid FLT licence and preferably have experience in a factory or recycling industry. You will work part of a two-person team, performing responsibilities that include maintaining equipment, handling materials, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. The role offers a salary of £13.22 per hour with rotating shifts and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Full PPE and training provided

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence is mandatory.
• Experience in a factory or recycling environment is preferred.
• Physically fit with good manual handling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate shredding and recycling equipment safely.
• Collect, empty, and replace factory bins.
• Mix and batch liquid materials following instructions.
• Operate a forklift to move and load materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow all H&S procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

FLT licence (Counterbalance)

Manual handling

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate shredding and recycling equipment safely.
• Collect, empty, and replace factory bins and recycling containers.
• Mix and batch liquid materials following instructions.
• Operate a forklift (counterbalance/reach) to move and load materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow all H&S procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a two-person team.

About You

• Valid FLT licence (Counterbalance).
• Experience in a factory, recycling, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Physically fit with good manual handling awareness.
• Team player with a positive, safety-first attitude.

What's on Offer

• £13.22 per hour
• Rotating Monday-Friday shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)
• Overtime opportunities
• Full PPE and training provided