Forklift Driver

owen payne recruitment services ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Payne Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an FLT Counterbalance Driver for a busy warehouse in Rugby. The role involves using FLT equipment to pick items onto pallets, maintain accuracy, and support the team to meet daily targets.

Shifts are 4 on 4 off with start times 07:00 and 19:00 on a rotating basis. Health and safety standards are a priority, and good numeracy and literacy skills are required.

Qualifications

• FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential.
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Repacking products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring items are labelled and packaged for dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assisting with stock control and inventory checks.
• Supporting teammates to meet daily targets.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance Licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Numeracy

Literacy

Health and safety awareness

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver
Location: Rugby
Pay rate: £15.11 per hour
Contract: Temp
Shifts: 4 on 4 off, starting times are 07:00 and 19:00 which will rotate

We are looking for FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy warehouse operation in Rugby. As an FLT Driver, you will play a vital role in using pre-built systems to pick items onto pallets for customers, ensuring accuracy and effective time management while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Working as part of a team and reporting to your Line Manager, you will collaborate closely with warehouse and office teams to ensure the smooth running of the operation and the achievement of overall site objectives.

What you'll be doing:

• Repacking products accurately and efficiently according to company standards.
• Ensuring all items are correctly labelled and packaged for dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Assisting with stock control and inventory checks.
• Supporting team members to meet daily production targets.

What you'll bring:

• FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential.
• A positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in a similar packing or warehouse role (desirable but not essential).
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• A commitment to health and safety standards.