FLT Driver - Bendi and Counterbalance

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm after 12 weeks

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for a permanent FLT Driver - Bendi and Counterbalance near Junction 41, Wakefield. You will operate forklifts, assist in Goods Inward/Outward, and handle packing of bulk items and chemicals with a strong focus on safety and accuracy.

The role offers steady daytime hours in a large distribution hub, with a temp-to-perm path after 12 weeks and a £14.10 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Valid Bendi forklift licence.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Commitment to safety and precise stock handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Bendi forklifts efficiently in a dynamic warehouse.
• Assist with Goods Inward/Outward and Modifications teams.
• Handle receipt, dispatch, picking, and packing of bulk products and chemicals.
• Perform accurate checks on deliveries to ensure items match supplier information.
• Contribute to smooth movement of products across the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Bendi forklift

Warehouse experience

Job description

Manpower UK seeks a permanent FLT Driver - Bendi and Counterbalance for its client near Junction 41, Wakefield, paying up to £14.10 per hour. This temp-to-perm position requires valid licences for both truck types. Duties include operating forklifts for goods inward, outward, and modification teams, plus receipt, dispatch, picking, and packing of bulk items and chemicals. You will verify deliveries against supplier documentation and maintain tidy, organised storage zones. Prior experience with Bendi machinery is essential. The role offers steady daytime hours within a sizable distribution hub. Candidates should demonstrate precise handling skills and a commitment to safety protocols when moving stock.

Location: Junction 41, Wakefield

Contract: Temp to Perm

Licence Required: Counterbalance and Bendi

Pay: £14.10

What You'll Do:

• Operate Counterbalance and Bendi forklifts efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Assist with Goods Inward/Outward and Modifications teams.
• Handle receipt, dispatch, picking, and packing of bulk products and chemicals.
• Perform accurate checks on deliveries to ensure all items match supplier information.
• Contribute to the smooth movement of products across the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization using electric sweepers.
• Participate in recycling programs for pallets, boxes, and plastic waste.

Key Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance and Bendi forklift licences.
• Experience in a warehouse setting is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £14.10
• Regular Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM (early finish on Fridays!)
• Career Progression: Temp to Perm contract after 12 weeks.