Forklift Truck Driver – Permanent
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: £31,000 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)
Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating AM/PM shifts (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00)
Plus: Overtime paid after 40 hours + exceptional employee benefits
Join a Well‑Established, High‑Performing Production Team
This client is recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to join a respected and long‑standing manufacturing facility in Leicestershire. These are permanent, full‑time roles offering stability, excellent earning potential, and the chance to be part of a supportive, fast‑moving operational team. This client seeks FLT professionals with strong Counterbalance and Reach experience, offering a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a business that values safety, teamwork, and high standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and accurately in a busy production environment
* Moving a variety of products, pallets, and cages across the site
* Loading and unloading vehicles with precision and care
* Checking barcodes, customer orders, and stock items ready for UK‑wide distribution
* Supporting wider production and warehouse teams as required
* Working within a quality‑controlled, clean, and safety‑focused environment
* Completing picking, packing, and materials handling tasks
* Using MRP systems and Windows‑based software to manage stock and order information (ideal but not essential)
Your skills and experience
* In‑date RTITB licence for Counterbalance
* Proven experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or warehouse environment
* Strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards
* Confident, accurate FLT driving skills
* A team‑focused approach with the flexibility to support other operational areas
* Good attention to detail when handling stock, orders, and documentation
* Experience with MRP or stock management systems is highly desirable
Salary and Benefits
* £31,000 annual salary (including shift allowance)
* Overtime paid after 40 hours
* A wide range of exceptional employee benefits
* Permanent role with long‑term development opportunities
* A supportive, well‑established employer with excellent working conditions