FLT Counterbalance Driver

FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader | Stoke-on-Trent | £14.11 per hour + 5% Shift Allowance (£30,816 p.a.) | Rotating Shifts | Permanent

Looking for a stable, long-term role with excellent benefits and genuine career progression? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent that is continuing to grow due to increased production demands.

Offering competitive pay, ongoing training and clear opportunities to progress into higher pay grades, this is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift driver to join a supportive and successful operation.

As an FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader, you will play a key role in ensuring products are moved, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

Loading and unloading vehicles using a Counterbalance forklift truck Operating a 4-pronged forklift truck (full training available if required) Transporting finished products from production areas into the warehouse Picking, preparing and staging orders ready for dispatch Stacking and storing products safely in designated locations Supporting the wider warehouse and manufacturing teams as required Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high housekeeping standards This FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader position is based on a rotating shift pattern, offering a consistent Monday to Friday working week.

Shift Pattern Week 1: 5:00am to 1:00pm Week 2: 1:00pm to 9:00pm Monday to Friday Rotating weekly To be considered for this FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader role, you will need:

A valid Counterbalance FLT licence Previous experience operating a Counterbalance forklift truck Experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment The ability to work rotating shift patterns A strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Desirable

Previous experience operating a 4-pronged Counterbalance FLT, although training can be provided Applicants with experience as a Forklift Driver, FLT Driver, Warehouse Operative, Dispatch Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative or Logistics Operative are encouraged to apply.

The successful FLT Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Loader will benefit from:

£14.11 per hour plus 5% shift allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional annual leave with length of service Paid Personal Celebration Day Company pension scheme Free onsite parking Free tea and coffee Employee Assistance Programme Retail discounts platform Cycle to Work scheme Home & Tech scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Clear career progression routes and increased pay grades Supportive team environment and long-term job security If you are looking for a permanent role where your skills are valued and you can build a long-term career, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy