FLT Counterbalance Driver—Night Shift

Total Recruit; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wakefield is seeking FLT Counterbalance Drivers for night shifts. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.94 per hour with opportunities for overtime and a temp to perm contract for the right candidate. Drivers will work in a freezer environment, using their skills to manage stocks effectively. PPE is provided.

Benefits

Flexible hours with overtime available

All PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experience in using FLT Counterbalance required.
• Comfortable working at -19 degrees.
• Basic IT skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load wagons and organize stock.
• Drive onto trailers for loading/unloading pallets.
• Manage outbound deliveries.

Skills

Valid FLT Counterbalance License

Ability to work in a freezer

Basic IT skills

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

FLT Counterbalance Driver—Night Shift

Pay Rate: £12.94 per hour

Hours: 18:00 – 06:00 on a Continental Shift Pattern

Total Recruit are recruiting for FLT Counterbalance Drivers for their prestigious client, a Global Storage and Distribution business specialising in frozen food.

Working on a 12 hour, continental shift pattern that does include weekends

(you will work only 2 weekends out of a 6 week rota) you will need to be flexible with your hours, overtime is available and paid at a higher rate.

You will be working in a freezer, at minus 19 degrees, but ALL PPE is provided

This is a temp to perm role position for the right person

Duties will include:

• Unloading and Loading wagons and put away onto the conveyor
• Driving onto the back of trailers to load and unload the pallets
• Loading outbound deliveries
• Moving stock around the warehouse
• Minimal other non FLT duties such as checking and general housekeeping

Skills Required:

• Valid FLT Counterbalance License (RTITB or equivalent) and have experience
• You must be able to work in a freezer –19 degrees
• Used onboard computers or have basic IT skills