FLT Counterbalance Driver

Forklift Truck Driver (Counterbalance) – Temp to Perm

Location: Gateshead 
Pay Rate: £12.91 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We''re recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business in Peterlee. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, offering long-term career prospects for the right candidates.

You will work on a rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 4:30pm
• Back Shift: Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm – 10:30pm

Enjoy a three-day weekend every week, with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off.

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Moving stock throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Supporting warehouse and production operations.
• Carrying out general housekeeping and following all health and safety procedures.

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (RTITB or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• A reliable, punctual and safety-conscious approach.

• £12.91 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Weekly pay while temporary.
• Permanent contract available after a successful qualifying period.
• Long-term career opportunities with a growing business.

If you''re an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for your next opportunity, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start!

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