FLT Counterbalance Driver

Pertemps; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver in Leamington Spa. You will be responsible for operating forklifts, loading stock, and supporting press machine operations. The role offers training on specialist machinery and long-term prospects, with a competitive salary of £27,000 plus bonuses.

Benefits

Training and development on press machinery

Promotion opportunities

Clean, modern, and well-organised manufacturing site

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.

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 DAYSWeek 2: OFF OFF OFF / NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTSWeek 3: NIGHTS NIGHTS NIGHTS / OFF OFF OFF OFFWeek 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

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom