FLT Counterbalance Driver – Full Time – Telford

Catering; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Telford is hiring FLT Counterbalance Drivers for 12-hour day and night shifts. You must hold a RTITB or equivalent FLT licence with at least 6 months of Counterbalance experience and be able to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Shifts include 12-hour days and nights with hourly rates from £13.31 to £15.13. Long-term, permanent positions available; right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Valid accredited Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 months' experience operating a Counterbalance FLT or Combi truck.
• Previous warehouse experience in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and a dependable attitude.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance FLT/Combi truck safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, and move stock between storage and dispatch areas.
• Store goods in designated locations and support warehouse operations.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report faults or damage.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and obstruction-free working environment.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Teamwork

Punctuality

Right to work in UK

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Are you an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver seeking a new job opportunity, are you happy working 12 hour days or night shifts and do you hold an ITSSAR or RTITB or Brittop accredited license that is currently within 3 or 5 years?!

We are actively seeking several FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a leading food manufacturing business in Telford, Shropshire.

The shift pattern available is as followed:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday (and every other Sunday) - 12 hour day shifts - £13.31ph
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday (and every other Saturday)- 12hr night shifts- £15.13ph
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday(and every other Saturday)- 12hr night shifts- £15.13ph

The Role:

As an FLT Counterbalance Driver, you will:
Operate a Counterbalance FLT/Combi truck safely and efficiently.
Load, unload, and move stock between storage and dispatch areas.
Store goods in designated locations and support warehouse operations.
Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any faults or damage.
Maintain a clean, safe, and obstruction-free working environment.
Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements.

What We're Looking For:

Valid accredited Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB or equivalent).
Minimum 6 months' experience operating a Counterbalance FLT or Combi truck.
Previous warehouse experience in a busy environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, and a dependable attitude.
Right to work in the UK.

What's in It for You?

Join a well-established and supportive team.
Work in a fast-moving logistics and food production environment.
Long-term opportunity with a company that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Salary: £13.31 - £15.13/hour

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Telford