General Operative / Forklift Truck Driver

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver for a temporary to permanent role. The successful candidate will carry out general warehouse duties and operate a Counterbalance FLT to move high-quality products. Strong communication skills and safety consciousness are essential, along with experience in a warehouse setting. This role offers competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence is required.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is essential.
• Must follow Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Count bags and record quantities.
• Complete paperwork and input data into the SAP system.
• Use a Counterbalance FLT to retrieve cages.
• 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

Hard-working and proactive

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

SAP

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.