FLT Counterbalance Driver

Pertemps Leamington Spa; Warwick; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is looking for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver in Leamington Spa. This permanent role offers a pay rate of £27k annually plus bonuses, with a structured 12-hour rotating shift pattern. Ideal candidates will have a valid FLT Counterbalance licence and should be team players with a proactive attitude. The environment is clean, modern, and well-organised, providing opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Training and development on press machinery

Promotion opportunities

Regular team meals and treats for staff

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and support other areas when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT Counterbalance trucks to unload stock from racking.
• Load stock into trailers in line with health & safety standards.
• Support press machine operations with training provided.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Valid FLT Counterbalance licence

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver – £27K plus bonuses

📍 Leamington Spa | Permanent | Immediate Start

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing and innovative manufacturing client based in Leamington Spa. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FLT Reach and / or Counterbalance Driver to join a forward-thinking business offering genuine long-term prospects and full training on specialist machinery.

Job Role

• Operate FLT Counterbalance trucks to unload stock from racking
• Load stock into trailers in line with health & safety standards
• Support press machine operations (full training provided)
• Shrink wrap pallets and prepare orders for dispatch
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment

Shift Pattern – Team 4

You will work a rotating continental shift pattern, consisting of 12-hour shifts (days and nights) with regular rest days :

Day shift (06 : 00–18 : 30) Night shift (18 : 00–06 : 30)

The shifts have been designed by their current employees to ensure they get the best working hours with days off.

Example 4-week rotation :

• Week 1 : OFF OFF OFF / DAYS DAYS DAYS DAYS
• Week 2 : OFF OFF OFF / NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS
• Week 3 : NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS / OFF OFF OFF OFF
• Week 4 : DAYS DAYS DAYS / OFF OFF OFF OFF

This pattern then repeats. Each shift is 12 hours with a 30-minute unpaid break. You must be flexible to work both days and nights as part of the rotation.

What’s on Offer

💰 Pay Rate : £27k per year plus bonuses

• 📈 Progression : Training and development on press machinery with promotion opportunities
• 🏭 Environment : Clean, modern, and well-organised manufacturing site
• Regular team meals and treats for staff

Requirements

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred

A team player with a proactive attitude and attention to detail

Willingness to learn and support other areas when required