Counterbalance Forklift Driver

General Operative / FLT Counterbalance Operator

Location

Redditch

Salary

• Day Shift: £12.98 per hour
• Late Shift: £16.23 per hour (shift dependent)

Position Type

Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

Are you seeking a stable position with a well-established manufacturing company in Redditch? We are currently recruiting a General Operative / FLT Driver to join a clean, safe, and structured production environment.

Benefits

• Early finish every Friday on day shift
• 3-day weekends on late shift
• Long-term stability and career progression opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates with shift premiums

Shift Patterns & Pay

Day Shift

• Pay: £12.98 per hour
• Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm

Day Shift Benefits

• Half day every Friday
• Earlier finish heading into the weekend

Late Shift

• Pay: £16.23 per hour
• Monday – Thursday: 3:45pm – 2:00am

Late Shift Benefits

• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
• Consistent 3-day weekend

Shift Flexibility

Applications are welcome from candidates who can commit to either shift pattern.

However, candidates who are fully flexible and able to work both shifts will be appreciated.

Duties will include:

• Safely operating a Counterbalance FLT to move, load, and unload stock
• Working on production lines packing, bottling, and labelling finished goods
• Following health, safety, and product handling procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within warehouse and production areas
• Supporting general production and warehouse operations as required

Candidate Requirements

• Valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB / ITSSAR / AITT accepted)
• Previous experience within a factory, warehouse, or production environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a team
• Comfortable working in a regulated chemical batching and blending environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Clear shift premiums
• Excellent work-life balance depending on shift choice
• Clean and structured working environment
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
• Career progression opportunities