Forklift Driver

The Business Connection; Beeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Beeston is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver. The role involves safe operation of FLT Counterbalance vehicles, unloading materials, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and a valid Counterbalance licence. This position offers competitive pay and long-term opportunities with the potential for a permanent contract. Join a friendly working environment with consistent shifts and weekly pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Supportive working environment

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence.
• Comfortable with manual handling (up to 25kg).

Responsibilities

• Operate an FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently.
• Unload materials and merchandise from vehicles.
• Ensure all work meets health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Flexibility to work shifts

Tools

FLT Counterbalance licence

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Beeston, near Nottingham (NG9 1PF)

Pay Rate: £12.50 - £13.30 per hour

Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Nights)

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (after a 12-week probation)

Vital People is currently recruiting experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy and well‑established site near Nottingham (Beeston).

This is a great opportunity to secure long‑term work with the potential to go permanent for reliable and hardworking candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate an FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently within a warehouse or yard environment
• Unload materials and merchandise from vehicles, stacking and organising stock in designated areas
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage and dispatch
• Carry out manual handling tasks, including picking, wrapping pallets, and stock taking
• Support general yard maintenance and material movement to production workstations
• Ensure all work meets health and safety standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence (in‑house licences not accepted)
• Comfortable with manual handling (up to 25kg)
• Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts as required

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.30 per hour
• Long‑term opportunities with a chance to secure a permanent contract
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Weekly pay and consistent shift pattern

If you're an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver looking for stable work with long‑term prospects, apply now with Vital People!

Vital People is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment.