Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Pocklington | £13.43–£15.45 per hour | Temp-to-Perm | No Weekends

We're recruiting an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a well-established manufacturing business in Pocklington.

This is a hands-on role offering long-term potential, competitive pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position. You'll play an important part in keeping production running safely and efficiently by moving materials, supplying production areas and supporting day-to-day site operations.

Pay and Shifts

£13.43–£15.45 per hour, depending on whether you work permanent days or rotating shifts.

Rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:00
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:45–23:45

No weekend working.

What You'll Be Doing

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating an FLT Counterbalance truck
• Moving raw materials and finished goods around the site
• Delivering ingredients and materials to production areas
• Loading, unloading and positioning stock
• Carrying out routine vehicle and safety checks
• Supporting stock movement and general warehouse activity
• Working closely with production teams to prevent delays
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all site, chemical and process safety procedures

Some manual handling may be required, including lifting bags weighing up to 25kg.

What We're Looking For

• A valid FLT Counterbalance licence
• Previous FLT or warehouse experience
• Confidence operating a Counterbalance truck in a busy environment
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety
• A reliable and positive approach to work
• Flexibility to support different areas of the operation
• Ability to work the rotating shift pattern

Manufacturing experience would be useful, but it is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay
• No weekends
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Established and stable manufacturing business
• Varied, hands-on role
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your manufacturing and logistics experience

Due to the location of the site, your own transport is required unless you live in Pocklington.

Apply today to join a busy, growing manufacturing operation where your FLT skills will be valued.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

York

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £13.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

29-07-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

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