Material Handler (FLT Counterbalance)
Location: Leamington Spa
Shifts: Continental – 4 on / 4 off (07:00–19:00 & 19:00–07:00, rotating with two days on each shift)
Pay Rate: £13.60 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm – Long-term career opportunities available across multiple sectors worldwide
Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting Material Handlers with valid FLT Counterbalance licences to join a respected and expanding waste and recycling manufacturing plant based in Leamington Spa.
This is a physically active, factory-based role (not warehouse-based), ideal for hands-on individuals who enjoy machinery operation and supporting continuous production in a fast-paced environment.
Material Handler – Key Responsibilities:
•Operate FLT Counterbalance Trucks across site to transport raw materials, stillages, and finished products
•Full training provided on:
Clamp attachments to handle bales and load onto automated conveyor systems for sortation
Rotator trucks to move and tip stillages safely and efficiently
•Replenish large containers of chemical solutions used in the production process
•Relocate materials between production lines and designated storage areas
•Support machine operators with material flow and general production assistance
•Participate in weekly machine shutdowns, completing internal and external industrial cleaning of the plant as part of your shift rota
•Follow all site health & safety and hygiene procedures
•Complete routine documentation and equipment safety checks
Material Handler – Candidate Requirements:
•Valid, externally accredited FLT Counterbalance Licence
•Full UK Driving Licence (essential for internal site vehicle operation)
•Minimum 6 months’ experience in a Material Handler, FLT, or production support role
•Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and active tasks
•Previous experience in a manufacturing or recycling environment is preferred
•Willingness to be trained on clamp and rotator attachments
•Able to commit to a continental shift pattern (4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights)
•Strong awareness of health & safety procedures and teamwork values
Why Join our client as a Material Handler
Temp to Perm opportunity with long-term job security
Gain specialist FLT training and broaden your industrial skill set
Career development options across multiple departments and global operations
Work in a well-structured, supportive, and safety-conscious environment
Take on a varied, engaging role that’s vital to the production process this is much more than just forklift work
Ready to build your future as a Material Handler?
For further information, please call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)