FLT Counterbalance Driver
Location: Beeston, near Nottingham (NG9 1PF)
Pay Rate: £12.50 – £13.30 per hour
Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Nights)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (after a 12-week probation)
Vital People is currently recruiting experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy and well-established site near Nottingham (Beeston).
This is a great opportunity to secure long-term work with the potential to go permanent for reliable and hardworking candidates.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate an FLT Counterbalance safely and efficiently within a warehouse or yard environment
* Unload materials and merchandise from vehicles, stacking and organising stock in designated areas
* Move stock to pallets or crates for storage and dispatch
* Carry out manual handling tasks, including picking, wrapping pallets, and stock taking
* Support general yard maintenance and material movement to production workstations
* Ensure all work meets health and safety standards
Requirements
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
* Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Counterbalance licence (in-house licences not accepted)
* Comfortable with manual handling (up to 25kg)
* Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to work day or night shifts as required
What’s in it for you
* Competitive pay from £12.50 to £13.30 per hour
* Long-term opportunities with a chance to secure a permanent contract
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Weekly pay and consistent shift pattern
If you’re an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver looking for stable work with long-term prospects, apply now with Vital People!
Vital People is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment