FLT Driver - Counterbalance and Reach in Barrowford, Lancashire

FLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG Drinks Production

Location: BB9 5SR

Pay rate: £14.48 - £21.74 per hour

Shifts: Continental days and nights (6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am)

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 to 6:00pm

Week 2: 2 day shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm

Week 3: 5 night shifts – 6:00pm to 6:00am

Week 4: 2 night shifts – 6:00pm to 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 is preferred.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.
• Able to commit to rotating day and night shifts.

Site information

• Please be aware that this is a strict hygiene and food production environment.
• This is a non-smoking and non-vaping site.
• The site operates an allergen-free working environment.
• The working environment is warm.
• Strict hygiene standards apply, including no jewellery, false nails or false eyelashes.
• Safety boots and hi-vis are required, with 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

If you have the relevant Counterbalance and Reach FLT experience and are looking for ongoing work with consistent hours, apply today.

A member of the TRC team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss the role and next steps.