FLT Counterbalance and Reach Driver

Job description

FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) FMCG (Bottled Drinks)
Location: Nelson BB9
Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour
Shifts: Continental shifts 6:00am to 6:00pm / 6:00pm to 6:00am

Youll work a rotating continental shift pattern across days and nights:

• Week 1: 5 day shifts (6:00am 6:00pm)
• Week 2: 2 day shifts (6:00am 6:00pm)
• Week 3: 5 night shifts (6:00pm 6:00am)
• Week 4: 2 night shifts (6:00pm 6:00am)

This pattern then repeats.

We are recruiting experienced FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & Reach) to join a busy FMCG drinks production site.

The role is primarily forklift-based, with some general warehouse duties required to support operations.

• Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLT safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving stock across warehouse and production areas
• Supplying production lines with materials
• Stacking and storing finished goods
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out
• Carrying out daily FLT safety checks
• Following all health & safety procedures

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences
• Licences must be RTITB or ITSSAR accredited
• Previous warehouse or FMCG experience preferred
• Strong awareness of health & safety
• Reliable and able to commit to rotating shifts

• Non-smoking site no smoking or vaping permitted
• Allergen-free site no allergens allowed onsite
• Warm working environment
• Strict hygiene rules (no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.)
• Safety boots and hi-vis required (additional PPE provided)

• Paid breaks
• Consistent full-time hours
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay
• On-site parking
• Retail and supermarket discounts
• Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support
• On-site shop with heavily discounted products

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nelson

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English