FLT Driver

  • GI Group
  • Wellington, Shropshire
  • May 14, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

CB FLT Driver - Steel & Heavy Goods

Location: Telford - Stafford Park

Pay: 13.71 per hour (rising to 15.05 after 12 weeks)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (can be negotiated)

Contract: Temp to perm

We are recruiting an experienced CB FLT Driver for a busy steel and metals environment. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a Counterbalance FLT to move steel and other large, bulky items
  • Load and unload vehicles, ensuring loads are secure and damage-free
  • Move, stack and store materials around the warehouse and yard
  • Work from picking lists, job sheets and delivery notes
  • Carry out basic pre-use checks on the truck and report any defects
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area, following all H&S procedures
  • Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams to support workflow

Essential Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (external only we can't accept expired or in-house licence)
  • Proven experience moving steel and/or large, bulky, awkward loads
  • Confident operating in tight spaces and busy yard/warehouse environments
  • Strong awareness of health & safety and safe load handling
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work full-time
  • Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions

What's On Offer

  • Hourly pay of 13.71, increasing to 15.05 after 12 weeks
  • Plenty of overtime available
  • Standard daytime hours - Monday to Friday, no nights
  • Long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing training

If you have solid CB FLT experience specifically with steel and heavy goods, and you're looking for a stable, long-term role, please apply today with your CV or contact us for more information.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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