FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG (Bottled Drinks)
Location: Nelson BB9 5
Pay Rate: £14.48 per hour
Shifts: Continental shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm / 6:00pm to 6:00am
Shift Pattern Explained
You’ll work a rotating continental shift pattern across days and nights:
- 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)
This pattern then repeats.
The Role
We are recruiting experienced FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & Reach) to join a busy FMCG drinks production site.
The role is primarily forklift-based, with some general warehouse duties required to support operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLT safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Moving stock across warehouse and production areas
- Supplying production lines with materials
- Stacking and storing finished goods
- Supporting goods-in and goods-out
- Carrying out daily FLT safety checks
- Following all health & safety procedures
Requirements
- Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences
- Licences must be RTITB or ITSSAR accredited
- Previous warehouse or FMCG experience preferred
- Strong awareness of health & safety
- Reliable and able to commit to rotating shifts
About the Site
- Non-smoking site – no smoking or vaping permitted
- Allergen-free site – no allergens allowed onsite
- Warm working environment
- Strict hygiene rules (no jewellery, false nails, eyelashes, etc.)
- Safety boots and hi-vis required (additional PPE provided)
Benefits
- Paid breaks
- Consistent full-time hours
- Immediate starts available
- Weekly pay
- On-site parking
- Retail and supermarket discounts
- Access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support
- On-site shop with heavily discounted products
leigh.ward@therecruitmentcrowd.com
07928 688557