General Operative / Forklift Truck Driver

Aqumen Recruitment; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in England is seeking an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver for a client in Mirfield. In this role, you will handle general warehouse duties and FLT work. The ideal candidate must have a valid Counterbalance FLT licence, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers 37.5 hours per week with overtime opportunities at premium rates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Experience in warehouse environments required.
• Must be familiar with Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Count bags and record quantities.
• Complete paperwork and input data into the SAP system.
• Use Counterbalance FLT to retrieve cages for the warehouse team.
• Support general warehousing tasks as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experienced FLT driver within a warehouse environment

Safety-conscious individual

Proactive and hard-working

Tools

SAP system

Counterbalance FLT

Job description

IMMEDIATE START – TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITY Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable, high-quality company? Do you hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and want a role where your skills are truly valued?

We are recruiting on behalf of our fantastic client based in Mirfield (WF14), renowned for producing premium pillows and quilts. They are seeking an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver who is motivated, reliable, and eager to support the business in maintaining its exceptional standards.

In this role, you will complete general warehouse duties along with approximately 30% FLT work, safely moving high-quality products around the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counting bags and recording quantities
• Completing paperwork and inputting data into the SAP system
• Using a Counterbalance FLT to retrieve cages for the warehouse team
• Supporting general warehousing tasks as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced FLT driver within a warehouse environment
• A safety-conscious individual who follows Health & Safety procedures
• Hard-working, proactive and keen to support wider warehouse duties

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 22:00–06:00
37.5 hours per week
Pay: £14.74 per hour + overtime opportunities at premium rates.

Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.