FLT Counterbalance and Reach Driver

FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) FMCG (Bottled Drinks)

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Location: Nelson BB9
Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour
Shifts: Continental shifts 6:00am to 6:00pm / 6:00pm to 6:00am
Shift Pattern Explained 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.
The Role 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.
Key Responsibilities 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
Requirements 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
About the Site Non-smoking site no smoking or vaping permitted xwzovoh
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)
Benefits 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