FLT Counterbalance Driver

Manpower UK; Warmfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free on-site parking

NEST pension scheme

Access to Manpower benefits

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Forklift Counterbalance Driver for dayshift work at Normanton (WF6 1RW). Pay is £14.89 per hour, Monday to Friday 16:30–02:30. The role involves offloading, locating goods, sequencing routes, verifying dispatch docs, and loading pallets onto delivery vehicles.

On-site training is provided, with ongoing temporary status and potential transition to permanent employment. Benefits include weekly pay and access to Manpower benefits, including pension schemes and uniform

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Flexible attitude and reliability essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Offload and check inbound/outbound goods, scan and locate items.
• Sequence goods into delivery routes.
• Verify goods against dispatch documentation for accuracy.
• Load goods and pallets onto delivery vehicles (Rigid/Artic).
• Assist with any other reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Flexible approach

Strong communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Warehouse experience

Education

Forklift truck licence

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver - Days

Site Location: Normanton WF6 1RW

Pay rate: £14.89

Shift times: Monday - Friday 16.30 - 02.30

Manpower has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Forklift Counterbalance Operative to work on an ongoing basis with the potential of going permanent.

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offload and check all inbound/outbound goods, including scanning and locating items in designated warehouse locations.
• Sequence goods into delivery routes.
• Verify goods against dispatch documentation, ensuring product codes and quantities are correct.
• Load goods and pallets onto delivery vehicles (Rigids/Artics).
• Assist with any other reasonable requests from management.

Requirements:

• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Valid Forklift Truck licence.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and holiday pay.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to Manpower Associates benefits.
• NEST pension scheme for your future.
• Access to Manpower MyPath benefits.
• Full training and uniform provided.
• Immediate FLT assessments available for quick start!