Forklift Counterbalance Driver

Aspired Talent Ltd; Akeley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspired Talent Ltd is recruiting a Counterbalance FLT Driver / Yard Operative in Buckingham, MK18. The role combines forklift duties (about 70%) with general yard tasks in a busy outdoor environment.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with hourly pay between £13.22 and £14.82. Overtime is paid at time and a half. A valid FLT licence and previous forklift experience are essential, as is reliability and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Comfortable working outdoors and assisting with yard duties.
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift in the yard.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Move and organise stock and materials.
• Support general yard duties and housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Forklift experience

Outdoor work

Team safety-conscious

Job description

Pay: £13.22 - £14.82 per hour

COUNTERBALANCE FLT DRIVER / YARD OPERATIVEBuckingham, MK18

Aspired Talent are recruiting a Counterbalance FLT Driver to work in a busy yard environment, with approximately 70% forklift duties and 30% general yard duties.

Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm£13.22 per hour basic, with holiday pay accruedAlternatively, £14.82 per hour inclusive of rolled-up holiday payOvertime available at time and a half

The Role

• Operating a counterbalance forklift within the yard
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Moving and organising stock and materials
• Supporting general yard duties and housekeeping
• Maintaining a safe, tidy working environment

Requirements

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous counterbalance forklift experience
• Happy working outdoors and assisting with yard duties
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a team

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