FLT Counterbalance - Nights

Major Recruitment Leeds; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dependable Night Shift Counterbalance FLT Driver for a well-respected company in West Yorkshire. This role offers a Temp to Perm contract with a salary of £26,208 plus potential bonuses and benefits including private medical care and generous holiday. Candidates must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and good physical fitness.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses annually

Pension matched up to 7.5%

Free private medical care

Annual salary review every November

Discounted company share purchase scheme

31 days holiday per year

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Qualifications

• Valid, externally trained Counterbalance Forklift Licence required.
• Good level of physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Strong attendance record and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Pick wood panel products from warehouse racking.
• Load fleet vehicles accurately and safely.
• Operate within strict health and safety standards using radio equipment.
• Demonstrate clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Learn the full role over a 3 to 6-month training period.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Clear communication

Physical fitness

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Job description

Night Shift Counterbalance FLT Driver - Temp to Perm

Location: WF3, West Yorkshire
Hours: Sunday to Friday (Nights)
Salary: 26,208 + 30,320
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Major Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established and respected company based in WF3. We are looking to recruit a dependable and motivated Counterbalance FLT Driver to join their night shift operation.

Shift Pattern:

• Sunday: 9:00pm - 6:00am

• Monday to Friday: 9:30pm - 6:00am

• 40-hour working week

Salary & Benefits (post-probation):

• Three performance-based bonuses annually

• Pension matched up to 7.5%

• Free private medical care

• Annual salary review every November

• Discounted company share purchase scheme

• 31 days holiday per year (with an option to buy 5 additional days)

• Christmas and New Year shutdown

Role Responsibilities:

• Learn to pick wood panel products from warehouse racking

• Load fleet vehicles accurately and safely

• Operate within strict health and safety standards using radio equipment

• Demonstrate clear communication and teamwork skills

• Adapt to and learn the full role over a 3 to 6-month training period

Essential Requirements:

• Valid, externally trained Counterbalance Forklift Licence

• Good level of physical fitness for manual handling tasks

• Strong attendance record and work ethic

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English

Apply today or contact Major Recruitment Leeds on (phone number removed) for more information.