FLT Counterbalance in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Step into a busy, well-organised warehouse environment where your FLT skills keep operations running smoothly and safely. This is a hands-on temporary role with a consistent pay structure, offering a Continental Shift pattern with annualised hours paid at 39.5 hours per week, every week.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for operating a Counterbalance FLT to move, load, and store goods efficiently and safely within a fast-paced warehouse in Burton on Trent. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate stock locations and supporting smooth inbound and outbound flows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a Counterbalance FLT to load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Move pallets and goods to designated storage locations, ensuring accurate pallet stacking and safe racking.
• Support inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, and dispatch activities.
• Handle goods in confined and busy warehouse spaces, maintaining control and awareness at all times.
• Follow written job sheets, verbal instructions, and site procedures to complete daily tasks.
• Conduct basic stock counting and checks to support inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area by adhering to site housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to meet operational targets on a Continental Shift pattern.

Key Requirements:

• Valid FLT Counterbalance licence, in-date and recognised by UK standards.
• Proven experience operating Counterbalance FLT trucks in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to load and unload vehicles safely, with strong spatial awareness and coordination.
• Experience working in confined spaces with careful manoeuvring and hazard awareness.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to FLT and warehouse operations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Basic numeracy skills for stock counting and recording quantities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a reliable and punctual work ethic suited to Continental shifts.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on Continental shift patterns or annualised hours arrangements.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse systems or handheld scanners.
• Previous work in fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with pallet racking systems and high-bay storage.

Qualifications:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (required).
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (preferred).
• Any additional warehouse or health and safety training certificates (preferred).

If you are a competent FLT Counterbalance operator looking for steady hours on a Continental Shift pattern, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this temporary opportunity.