FLT Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Telehandler)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site canteen facilities

Parking

Seasonal contract

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Tarleton is seeking an FLT Driver (Counterbalance/Reach) for the harvesting season. You will operate forklifts to move fresh produce within a busy warehousing and distribution site.

Shifts are 3 x 11 hours (7:00am–6:00pm), Thursday to Saturday, with weekly pay and paid breaks. Seasonal contract from mid-July to mid-November 2026, with potential extension to March 2027.

Qualifications

• Qualified forklift operator with Counterbalance/Reach experience.
• Ability to work in a busy agricultural warehousing environment.
• Commitment to seasonal project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Counterbalance and Reach forklifts indoors and outdoors.
• Load, unload and move fresh produce and palletised goods.
• Carry out daily pre-use inspections and report defects promptly.
• Maintain clean, safe and compliant work areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach forklift

Job description

FLT Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Telehandler)

FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & / or Reach on a Telehandler)

Location: Tarleton, Lancashire

Job Type: Full-Time, 33 hours per week

ONLY A 3 DAY WORKING WEEK – 3 x 11-hour consecutive shifts (7:00am - 6:00pm)

• Start dates available from mid-July to the beginning of August
• Seasonal role ending mid-November 2026
• Additional project expected to run from November 2026 to March 2027
• Pay: £14.00 per hour, weekly pay (PAID BREAKS)
• Thursday to Saturday, 7:00am – 6:00pm (3 x 11-hour shifts)

We are seeking individuals who are willing to commit for the duration of the season.

The role:

We are exclusively in partnership with a well-established business near Tarleton and recruiting FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & / or Reach) for the harvesting season. These are excellent opportunities for qualified forklift operators to join a busy agricultural warehousing and distribution operation supporting the grading, storage and movement of fresh produce.

The successful candidates will be responsible for safely operating Counterbalance and / or Reach (Telehandler) forklift trucks across both indoor and outdoor environments, working as part of an established team to ensure products are moved, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely operate Counterbalance and Reach (Telehandler) forklift trucks throughout the site.
• Load, unload, move and store fresh produce and palletised goods.
• Stack and retrieve pallets safely at height, both indoors and outdoors.
• Handle loads of up to 3 tonnes while maintaining safe working practices.
• Carry out daily pre-use vehicle inspections and report defects promptly.
• Work closely with warehouse and grading teams to maintain operational efficiency.
• Keep working areas clean, organized and compliant with health & safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding stock movements, hazards or operational issues.

What's on offer:

• Weekly pay with additional hours available during holiday cover and peak periods.
• Seasonal employment through to mid-November 2026.
• Opportunity to continue on a project expected from November 2026 until March 2027.
• Supportive team environment.
• On-site canteen facilities and parking available.