Full time

Counterbalance FLT

Rapier Employment

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£15.47 - £19.28 per hour, Benefits: Enhanced Holiday

Posted: 05 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Ref: 61064591

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About the Role

Rapier Employment seeks experienced Counterbalance FLT drivers for ongoing agency work in Birmingham, specifically Castle Bromwich. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly across fixed shifts: days (06:00-14:00) at £15.47 hourly, afternoons (14:00-22:00) at £16.77, or nights (22:00-06:00) at £19.28, plus enhanced holiday benefits and optional overtime. Duties include safely operating long-fork counterbalance trucks, loading and unloading vehicles and trailers, and checking, tagging and processing goods. Candidates must hold a valid counterbalance licence with long-fork experience. Permanent contracts may arise, though not assured.

Counterbalance Long Forks FLT Drivers – Castle Bromwich

Ongoing Agency Work - Various Shifts - 40 Hours Per Week
We are recruiting experienced Counterbalance long forks Forklift Truck Drivers for an ongoing logistics assignment based in Castle Bromwich. This is long‑term agency work, with the potential for a permanent contract in the future — However, this is not guaranteed.
Shifts patterns:

Fixed Days: 06:00-14:00 - £15.47 per hour
Fixed Afternoons: 14:00 – 22:00 – £16.77 per hour
Fixed Nights: 22:00-06:00 - £19.28 - per hour.

All roles are 40 hours per week with optional overtime depending on site requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Operating Counterbalance FLT (long forks) safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles and trailers using long forks
Checking, tagging and processing items
Supporting warehouse operations when not required to be on the forks
Following all site health & safety procedures.

Important:
This is not a 100% forklift role. All applicants must be willing to carry out warehouse duties.
Anyone unwilling to work off the forklift should not apply.

Requirements

Must have Long Forks FLT driving experience.
Valid Counterbalance FLT licence, taken or refreshed within the last 3 years
Licence must be accredited by one of the following bodies:
- RTITB
- AITT
- ABA
- ITSSAR

Good communication and attention to detail
Must have no unspent convictions
Must complete a pre‑employment interview
Must pass a Drug & Alcohol test
Reliable, punctual, and able to consistently work the chosen shift

What We Offer

35 days holiday (pro‑rata)
Weekly pay (Every Friday)
Ongoing, long‑term agency assignment.
Competitive pay rates across all shifts.
Consistent hours with a fixed shift pattern.
Supportive onsite team.
Potential (not guaranteed) opportunity for permanent employment.
Free on-site Parking.

How to Apply
If you meet ALL of the above criteria and are interested in ongoing counterbalance long forks FLT work with stable shifts, please submit your up to date CV today!
Only applicants meeting the licence and compliance requirements will be considered.
For over 35 years, Rapier has been trusted by employers and job seekers across the UK. We’re recognised experts in transport, logistics, office and warehousing recruitment, supplying drivers, warehouse operatives and production staff to some of the country’s biggest brands.
For more vacancies, please visit www.rapieremployment.co.uk or call OI2I 227 8OOI

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