Counterbalance FLT / Yard Operative – Permanent Role Location: Barking Salary: £28,000–£30,000 (DOE) Hours: 42.5 per week, Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00/4:30pm
A well‑established scaffolding hire and sales company in Barking is looking to add a reliable and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) / Yard Operative to their team.
About the Role
This is a dual-position, with your time split evenly between FLT operation and general yard duties. You’ll be working with scaffolding materials, supporting the smooth running of the yard, and ensuring safe, efficient loading and unloading.
Key Responsibilities
* Operating a Counterbalance FLT (minimum 3.5t, up to 4t)
* Loading and unloading scaffolding equipment
* Organising, maintaining, and moving stock around the yard
* Supporting yard operations including picking, packing, and general labouring
* Ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently
Requirements
* Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (3.5t minimum)
* Previous experience in a yard, construction, or scaffolding environment preferred
* Strong awareness of health & safety
* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary £28k–£30k depending on experience
* Stable, full‑time permanent role
* Friendly, supportive team environment
* Consistent daytime hours with no weekend work
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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