FLT Reach and Counterbalance Driver

Preston Source: WhatJobs

£14.48 per hour

FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG Drinks Production

Location: BB9 5SR
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Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour
Shifts: Continental Days & Nights (6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am)
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Work
Immediate Starts Available

About the Role

TRC are recruiting experienced Counterbalance and Reach FLT Drivers to join a busy FMCG drinks production site.

This is a predominantly forklift-based role, supporting warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work a rotating continental shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern:

Week 1: 5 Day Shifts (6:00am – 6:00pm)
Week 2: 2 Day Shifts (6:00am – 6:00pm)
Week 3: 5 Night Shifts (6:00pm – 6:00am)
Week 4: 2 Night Shifts (6:00pm – 6:00am)

The pattern then repeats.

Key Responsibilities

Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles
Moving stock throughout warehouse and production areas
Supplying production lines with materials
Stacking and storing finished goods
Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
Completing daily FLT safety checks
Adhering to all health and safety procedures

Requirements

Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences
RTITB or ITSSAR accredited licences
Previous warehouse and/or FMCG experience preferred
Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
Reliable with excellent attendance
Able to commit to rotating day and night shifts

Site Information

Non-smoking site (no smoking or vaping permitted)
Allergen-free xwwtmva environment
Warm working conditions
Strict hygiene standards apply (no jewellery, false nails, false eyelashes, etc.)
Safety boots and hi-vis required (additional PPE provided on-site)

Benefits