Counterbalance FLT Driver - Nights – Severnside (BS35)
Salary: £26,206 + 33% shift allowance = £34,853 per year
Shifts: Sun - Thurs (10pm-6am)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Severnside, BS35 4GH (commutable from Bristol, Avonmouth, Thornbury, Filton, Yate, Chepstow, Newport & surrounding areas)
Why join CHEP?
* Competitive salary: £34,853 per year (inc. allowance)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell options)
* Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
* Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
* Life assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing apps
* Everyday retail discounts platform
* Volunteer day
* Free on-site parking
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver to join CHEP – the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling. You’ll be working with 4.5-ton triple fork vehicles in a busy yard environment, loading/unloading HGVs and moving pallet stacks.
What you’ll do
* Safely operate FLT trucks to support production & haulier operations
* Direct visiting vehicles during loading & unloading
* Maintain smooth flow on production lines within agreed SLAs
* Assist with manual inspection & repair of equipment in the yard
* Report any damage or operational issues promptly
* Handle and rotate stock safely and efficiently
What we need from you
* Experience as a Counterbalance FLT Driver (busy yard/HGV loading preferred)
* External FLT licence (RTITB or ITSSAR) is ideal – in-house licences considered
* Experience with double/triple fork FLTs = big advantage
* Safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
About CHEP
CHEP helps move goods for the world’s biggest brands with over 300 million pallets & containers across 55+ countries. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion & sustainability, ensuring every employee can bring their authentic self to work.
Apply today to join our Severnside team (easy commute from Bristol, Avonmouth, Thornbury, Filton, Yate, Chepstow, Newport & beyond)