FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Randstad Delivery; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

CV editing assistance

Exclusive discounts (restaurant/retail

Referral bonus £25

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging in Redditch is seeking an FLT Driver (Counterbalance) to join the production team. Based in Redditch, you will work Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, with an ASAP start. A valid FLT counterbalance licence and production experience are essential.

You will operate machinery, drive the FLT, and ensure safe, timely, high-quality output while aligning with health and safety standards. This role offers potential progression and temporary-to-permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production environment.
• FLT Counterbalance licence/experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Work in line with Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
• Set up and run machinery.
• Operate FLT driving.
• Ensure high quality standards across output.
• Meet customer demands in a timely manner.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the shift manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety

Manual handling

Quality focus

Tools

FLT Counterbalance

Job description

Do you have experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment? Do you have a FLT licence? Are you based in or around Redditch?

Role

FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Location

DS Smith Packaging, Redditch B98 0RA, United Kingdom

Rate

£13.37 per hour

Shift Patterns

Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm

Start

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
• Managing the setting and running of machinery
• FLT Driving
• Achieving high quality standards on all work produced
• Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
• Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements

• Previous experience in a production environment (2+ years)
• FLT Counterbalance
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
• Able to conduct manual handling
• Driving licence and use of a vehicle is desirable due to the location not being easy to get to via public transport

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £25* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing onsite