FLT Reach and Counterbalance Driver
Brierfield · Remote & Work From Home
FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG Drinks Production
Location: BB9 5SR
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 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
- Paid breaks
- Weekly pay
- Consistent full-time hours
- Immediate starts available
- On-site parking
- Retail and supermarket discounts
- Access to wellbeing, financial and legal support services
- On-site shop with heavily discounted products
Apply today and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for FLT Reach and Counterbalance Driver?
Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.
What are the shift details?
Night shift
What is the pay?
£14.49 per hour
Where is this job based?
Brierfield
Who is the employer?
The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Ltd
Is this a night shift?
Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.