FLT Driver

Manpower UK Ltd; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation firm is seeking an experienced FLT Driver (Counterbalance and Reach) in Glenfield. The role involves handling palletised products and operating forklifts in a warehouse environment. Candidates must have a valid FLT licence and at least one year of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including weekly pay, free parking, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Free on‑site parking

Access to Manpower Associates benefits

NEST pension scheme

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Handling palletised products.
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers.
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production purposes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Awareness of health and safety practices

Education

Valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT licence

B3 licence preferred

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Role

FLT Driver (Counterbalance and Reach)

Working Hours

4 on 4 off, 06:00-18:00, 12‑hour shifts.

Pay

£12.97 per hour.

Contract

Temp to Perm.

About the role

Manpower are looking for experienced FLT Drivers who hold both a Reach and a Counterbalance licence to work for our busy distribution client based in Leicester. Our client is a third‑party provider of transportation and logistics services committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

Main Duties

• Handling palletised products
• Removal and retrieval of palletised goods
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production purposes

Pre‑screening

Candidates who are successful at the pre‑screen stage will need to complete the following before any permanent roles are offered:

• On Site Interview
• FLT Assessment
• Minimum 12 weeks assignment (inc. 2 weeks training)

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT licence.
• B3 licence preferred (not essential).
• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Valid Forklift Truck licence.

Benefits

• Weekly pay and holiday pay.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to Manpower Associates benefits.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Access to Manpower MyPath benefits.
• Full training and uniform provided.

How to Apply

Immediate FLT assessments available for quick start! Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.