FLT Driver (Counterbalance) - PM Shift

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay while temporary

Permanent contract potential aftertemp

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for a Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a PM shift in Bicester, Oxfordshire. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, load/unload vehicles, move stock, and support production with timely material supply.

This temporary-to-permanent role offers steady hours 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday, with on-site parking. Candidates must hold a valid FLT licence and have prior warehouse/manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous FLT driving experience in warehouse/logistics/manufacturing.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Move stock, raw materials and finished goods across the site.
• Supply production areas with materials as required.
• Book stock into designated locations.
• Assist with goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Complete stock movements and inventory tasks.
• Support warehouse and manufacturing teams as required.
• Conduct daily FLT checks and report defects.
• Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards.

Skills

FLT licence

FLT experience

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

FLT Driver (Counterbalance) - PM Shift

Bicester, Oxfordshire, £13.21 per hour, 14:00 - 22:00, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm Opportunity Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Bicester for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver to join their PM Shift working Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00. This is an excellent opportunity for a forklift driver looking for long-term employment with the potential to secure a permanent position. You will be joining a busy manufacturing and production environment where safety, quality and teamwork are key.

The Role

As a Counterbalance FLT Driver, you will be responsible for supporting warehouse and production operations during the 14:00 - 22:00 PM shift. You will ensure materials, stock and finished products are moved safely and efficiently throughout the site. Key responsibilities include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving stock, raw materials and finished goods across the site
• Supplying production areas with materials as required
• Booking stock into designated locations
• Assisting with goods-in and goods-out activities
• Completing stock movements and inventory tasks
• Supporting warehouse and manufacturing teams as required
• Conducting daily FLT checks and reporting defects
• Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous FLT driving experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A reliable and flexible approach to work

Pay & Benefits

• £13.21 per hour
• Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:00 PM shift
• Free on-site parking
• Weekly pay whilst temporary
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful temporary period