FLT Counterbalance Driver and Yard Operative – 4-Day Week

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is recruiting for a Yard Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver in Tamworth. The role mixes yard duties with forklift operations and requires a full, clean UK driving licence. A flatbed van will be used to move materials between sites, with safety as a priority.

The position offers a 4-day working week, with early starts and potential for long-term career progression in a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous FLT experience in an industrial/manufacturing/yard environment preferred.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Moving and allocating stock to designated storage areas.
• Transporting materials between sites using a company flatbed van.
• Shunting and organising stock within the yard.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Loading/unloading

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is recruiting for a Yard Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver in Tamworth. The role mixes yard duties with forklift operations and requires a full, clean UK driving licence. A flatbed van will be used to move materials between sites, with safety as a priority.

The position offers a 4-day working week, with early starts and potential for long-term career progression in a growing manufacturing business.