The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Ltd
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.
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