Flt Counterbalance Operator in Ashford, Kent

Cleaning Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Ashford
Pay: £14.66 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary initially, with the opportunity to become permanent
Vacancies: 3

We’re currently recruiting for Cleaning Operatives / FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy site in Ashford.

This is a hands-on role combining cleaning duties with Counterbalance FLT driving, offering ongoing work with the potential to move into a permanent position.

The role

You’ll be responsible for helping to maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment, alongside carrying out FLT Counterbalance duties as required.

The role is initially temporary, with the opportunity to transfer into a permanent position after 12 weeks for the right person.

Shift Pattern

This is a rotating shift pattern, working:

• 2 weeks: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2 weeks: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 2 weeks: 10:00pm – 6:00am

The night shift runs Monday to Thursday only, but you will be paid for a full 37.5-hour week.

The shift pattern then rotates back to the early shift.

What we're looking for

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
• Experience working in a cleaning, warehouse, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights
• Reliable and punctual
• Good understanding of health and safety
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A practical, hands-on approach to work

What's on offer?

• £14.66 per hour
• 37.5 hours paid per week
• Night shift: Monday–Thursday, 10pm–6am, with a full week paid
• Rotating 2-week shift pattern
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Permanent position available after 12 weeks for the right candidate
• Ongoing work with an established organisation

If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver who is happy combining FLT work with cleaning duties and working a rotating shift pattern, we'd like to hear from you.