FLT Counterbalance Driver & Yard Operative (Temp-to-Perm)

Linkster Recruitment Ltd.; Castle Gresley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate £14.37/hour

Pay increases after training

Overtime paid at premium rates

Job summary

Linkster Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a reliable FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative for a client based in Swadlincote. The role involves moving heavy housebuilding products in the yard and supporting site operations.

Fixed morning or afternoon shifts offer 40 hours per week. A valid FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential and pay starts at £14.37 per hour with potential increases after training on additional forklift types.

Qualifications

• Valid and accredited FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Ability to read metric measurements (cm and mm).
• Ability to handle heavy products safely and work physically.
• Willingness to undertake training for other forklift types.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift in the yard.
• Move heavy housebuilding products and materials.
• Pick orders and prepare products for dispatch.
• Ensure safety and quality standards.
• Provide general support around plant and yard.
• Read measurements using the metric system.

Skills

FLT forklift operation

Reading metric measurements

Safety consciousness

Physical fitness

Education

FLT Counterbalance certificate

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Linkster Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a reliable FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative for a client based in Swadlincote. The role involves moving heavy housebuilding products in the yard and supporting site operations.

Fixed morning or afternoon shifts offer 40 hours per week. A valid FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential and pay starts at £14.37 per hour with potential increases after training on additional forklift types.