Counterbalance Forklift Driver

  • Jacob Thomas Associates
  • Rothley, Leicestershire
  • Oct 16, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job title; Counterbalance FLT Driver

Key Skills; Forklift Truck, Manufacturing.

Salary; 12.37 per hour

Shift pattern; 2.00pm-10.00pm Monday-Friday

Location; Rothley, Leicestershire

Commutable from; Leicester, Mountsorrel, Birstall, Thurmaston, Anstey, Loughborough, Syston, Sileby, Birstall, Barrow upon Soar, Quorn, Woodhouse Eaves.

We are currently recruiting Counterbalance FLT Drivers for one of the UK's leading manufacturers of paper consumables.

Clamper training will be provided onsite.

The FLT Operative Benefits;

  • Possible permanent contracts for the right candidate
  • Weekly pay
  • Free car parking
  • Training and development opportunities (clamper training part of the role)
  • Canteen facilities
  • Overtime available

This is an exciting opportunity for you to forge a career within the manufacturing industry with an established and progressive company for a leader in the production of paper consumables. The successful applicant will be working on a static afternoon shift pattern (2pm-10pm) ensuring the day to day running of production.

The Counterbalance FLT Driver Role;

  • Loading and unloading of stock using counterbalance FLT
  • Liaising with HGV drivers
  • Transferring stock around the warehouse
  • Working to set procedures, targets and Health & Safety Guidelines
  • Adhere to all company polices

The Counterbalance FLT Driver Candidate;

  • Current Counterbalance FLT Licence (RTITB or ITSAAR accredited)
  • Ability to demonstrate experience loading and unloading of goods using FLT within a manufacturing environment
  • Available to start work immediately
  • Highly motivated and driven
  • Good communication skills as working within a team

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed).