FLT Reach and Counterbalance

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FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG Drinks Production

Location: BB9 5SR
Pay Rate: £14.49 per hour
Shifts: Continental Days & Nights (6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am)
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

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

* On-site shop with heavily discounted products

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

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