FLT Driver Counterbalance Days
Pertemps North West and North Wales
Location: Leigh (WN7 3XB)
Salary: £12.88 (Days), £14.49 (Afternoons), £14.89 (Nights)
Shifts: Monday- Friday (Days) 6am- 8am start, (Afternoon) 1pm- 3pm start, (Nights) 10pm- 2am start. All shifts are 9 hours.
Contract Type: Temp- perm
Our client is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider. They operate as the supply chain backbone for major global brands, managing everything from advanced warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment to reverse logistics, freight transportation, and last-mile delivery.
You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of goods within a busy logistics environment. The role involves operating counterbalance forklifts, supporting warehouse operations, and maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity.
As an FLT Warehouse Operative your duties will be: -
- Safely operate FLT equipment (counterbalance) to load, unload, move, and stack goods.
- Load and unload vehicles following safe working practices.
- Follow site safety rules, PPE requirements, and manual‑handling guidelines.
- Work closely with supervisors, drivers, and colleagues to meet operational targets.
- Prepare orders using handheld scanners.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well‑organised storage areas.
The successful FLT Warehouse Operative will have the following skills: -
- Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT, or equivalent).
- Warehouse Experience in a logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
- Manual Handling capability and understanding of safe lifting techniques.
- Use of Scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Communication Skills for working effectively within a team.
- Experience working within a fast‑paced logistics environment.
- Reliable with a strong work ethic.
Additional Information
- This role will be 60/70% FLT work.
- Drug and alcohol tests will be conducted at random.
- Canteen on site.
- Free tea and coffee.
- 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.