FLT Driver

Jobs.co.uk; Balsall Common; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Leicester Industrial is recruiting an experienced FLT Driver for a Balsall manufacturing site in Leicester. This full-time, temporary role pays £13.59–£14.76 per hour. Shifts include nights on a 4 on/4 off rotation or Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with duties loading, unloading, and moving goods.

You will operate B1 Counterbalance and Reach FLTs, perform daily checks, and support warehouse and dispatch. Full training on B3 Counterbalance is provided, and a valid licence is required.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous FLT experience in warehousing or manufacturing.
• Experience in loading/unloading and goods movement.
• Commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual with able to pass FLT assessments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate B1 Counterbalance and Reach FLTs.
• Load and unload vehicles and move goods around site.
• Support warehouse and dispatch operations.
• Carry out daily FLT checks.
• Follow health and safety site rules.
• Participate in training on B3 Counterbalance.

Skills

FLT Licence B1

FLT Experience

Warehouse Experience

Safety minded

Reliability

Tools

B3 Counterbalance Training

Job description

About The Role

Pertemps Leicester Industrial seeks experienced FLT Driver for a Balsall manufacturing site. This full-time, temporary contract pays £13.59–£14.76 hourly. Working patterns cover nights on a 4 on/4 off rotation, or Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm. Duties include safely operating B1 Counterbalance and Reach trucks, loading and unloading vehicles, moving finished goods and raw materials, plus supporting warehouse and dispatch. Daily vehicle checks and adherence to health and safety rules are essential. Full training on B3 Counterbalance equipment is provided. Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance or reach licence and demonstrate reliability within a logistics setting.

About The Role

Pertemps Leicester Industrial seeks experienced FLT Driver for a Balsall manufacturing site. This full-time, temporary contract pays £13.59–£14.76 hourly. Working patterns cover nights on a 4 on/4 off rotation, or Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm. Duties include safely operating B1 Counterbalance and Reach trucks, loading and unloading vehicles, moving finished goods and raw materials, plus supporting warehouse and dispatch. Daily vehicle checks and adherence to health and safety rules are essential. Full training on B3 Counterbalance equipment is provided. Applicants must hold a valid counterbalance or reach licence and demonstrate reliability within a logistics setting.

Location: Leicester

Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics

Shifts: Nights – 4 on / 4 off OR Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm

We are currently recruiting experienced FLT Counterbalance / Reach Drivers to join the busy logistics and dispatch operation of a well-established manufacturing company.

This is a great opportunity to join a secure, fast-paced environment with full training provided on B3 Counterbalance.

The Role

Working within the logistics and dispatch team, your duties will include:

• Safely operating B1 Counterbalance FLTs
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving finished goods and raw materials around site
• Supporting warehouse and dispatch operations
• Carrying out daily FLT checks
• Following all health & safety procedures and site requirements
• Working as part of a busy logistics team

Shift Options

Nights – 4 on / 4 off

6:00pm – 6:00am

Days – Monday to Friday

2:00pm – 10:00pm

Essential Requirements

• Valid B1 Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous FLT experience
• Experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of safe working practices
• Reliable and committed approach to work
• Willingness to complete additional B3 Counterbalance training – training provided

Training & Recruitment

Interviews and FLT assessments: ASAP

Please note: Completion of the 2-week induction period is mandatory.

All successful FLT Drivers will also receive additional training on the B3 Counterbalance.