Full time Temporary Permanent

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Pertemps North Midlands

Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8QZ

£15.96 - £21.23 per hour

Posted: 12 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 11 November 2026

Ref: 61122096

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About the Role

Pertemps North Midlands seeks FLT Counterbalance Drivers for a distribution centre in Alvaston. Working Monday to Friday, the role offers three shift patterns: mornings (0600-1400), afternoons (1400-2200), or nights (2200-0600), on a full-time temporary or permanent basis. Pay ranges from £15.96 to £21.23 hourly. Duties involve supporting warehouse operations through stock movements using a counterbalance truck. Applicants must hold a valid, in-date counterbalance licence and possess prior experience operating such equipment. A positive, can-do approach is essential. Progression prospects exist for strong performers. The position suits reliable individuals seeking steady employment within a Derby-based logistics setting.

FLT Counterbalance Drivers
Pertemps are pleased to be recruiting for FLT Counterbalance Drivers to work at our client based in Derby. As an FLT Counterbalance Driver you will be supporting a busy distribution centre operation with stock movements. This role is an ongoing opportunity with opportunities for further progression based on performance.
Shift Patterns / Working Hours:
+ Monday to Friday
+ 3 shifts available to work
+ Mornings (0600 -1400) / Afternoons (1400 -2200) / Nights (2200 - 0600)

The successful FLT Counterbalance Drivers will:
+ Have experience operating an FLT Counterbalance Truck
+ Hold an in date and valid FLT Counterbalance license
+ Able to work one of the above shift patterns
+ Have a positive can do attitude
Your duties as a FLT Counterbalance Driver will include:
+ Picking stock using an FLT Counterbalance Truck
+ General stock movements to ensure stock is in the correct location
+ General warehouse duties including keeping the work area tidy
You will receive:
+ Mornings - STD £12.77 and OT £16.79 per hour
+ Afternoons - STD £15.96 and OT £20.92 per hour
+ Nights - STD £16.99 and OT £22.26 per hour
Benefit of working with Pertemps:
+ Weekly or monthly pay - you choose
+ Pension
+ Annual leave
+ 24/7 support
+ Mortgage references
To apply for the FLT Counterbalance Drivers vacancies, please submit an up to date CV or call us on 01332 363000 to discuss the opportunity further.