FLT Counterbalance and Reach Driver

Job description

Job Description:

FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) FMCG Drinks Production

Location: BB9 5SR
Pay Rate: £14.49 per hour
Shifts: Continental Days & Nights (6:00am6:00pm / 6:00pm6:00am)
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Work
Immediate Starts Available

About the Role

TRC are recruiting experienced Counterbalance and Reach FLT Drivers to join a busy FMCG drinks production site.

This is a predominantly forklift-based role, supporting warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work a rotating continental shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern:

• 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)

The pattern then repeats.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving stock throughout warehouse and production areas
• Supplying production lines with materials
• Stacking and storing finished goods
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
• Completing daily FLT safety checks
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences
• RTITB or ITSSAR accredited licences
• Previous warehouse and/or FMCG experience preferred
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable with excellent attendance
• Able to commit to rotating day and night shifts

Site Information

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

Benefits

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

Apply today and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brierfield

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-07-2026

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