FLT Counterbalance Driver

Job description

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Hinckley
Salary: £14.21 per hour (£31,393 per annum once permanent)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am 5:00pm

Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a successful and growing business based in Hinckley.

This is a hands-on, varied warehouse role that combines FLT driving with Goods In, Goods Out, order picking and general warehouse duties. The successful candidate will spend a significant amount of their working day operating a Counterbalance FLT, unloading trailers, moving pallets and safely storing stock.
When not operating the FLT, you will support the wider warehouse operation, including order picking, scanning, printing labels, stock control and despatch activities. There may also be opportunities to carry out local deliveries using the company van.

FLT Counterbalance Driver Key Responsibilities

Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
Unloading trailers and incoming deliveries
Moving and storing pallets and stock in designated warehouse locations
Checking incoming goods for damage, shortages or discrepancies
Completing Goods In and Goods Out duties
Picking and packing customer orders accurately
Loading goods safely and securely for despatch
Using handheld scanners and internal systems to maintain stock accuracy
Printing labels and preparing goods for despatch
Maintaining accurate warehouse records and paperwork
Carrying out local deliveries using the company van when required
Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements
Supporting colleagues with general warehouse duties when required

FLT Counterbalance Driver Requirements

Valid, externally accredited FLT Counterbalance licence essential
Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within a warehouse or distribution environment
Good understanding of warehouse and FLT safety procedures
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Good attention to detail
Able to work safely and efficiently in a busy warehouse environment
Comfortable carrying out both FLT and general warehouse duties
Good communication and teamwork skills
Able to use initiative and take responsibility for completing tasks
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Flexible approach to the role and willing to support the wider warehouse team
Full UK driving licence desirable due to the local delivery element of the role

Why Apply?

This is an excellent Temp-to-Perm FLT Counterbalance opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for long-term employment and career stability.
You will join a supportive and hardworking team within a growing business that offers opportunities for career development and internal progression.
The role provides the opportunity to secure a permanent position while developing your skills across FLT driving, Goods In, Goods Out, stock control, despatch and general warehouse operations.
If you are an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in Hinckley, we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact Empowered Personnel on 02476 620958 or email your CV to .

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hinckley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2026

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