FLT Driver Counterbalance Days, Leigh

Title:                   FLT Warehouse Operative

Location:           Leigh (WN7 3XB)

Salary:                £12.88 (Days), £14.49 (Afternoons), £14.89 (Nights)

Shifts:                 Monday- Friday (Days) 6am- 8am start, (Afternoon) 1pm- 3pm start, (Nights) 10pm- 2am start. All shifts are 9 hours.

Contract Type:  Temp- perm





Our client is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider. They operate as the supply chain backbone for major global brands, managing everything from advanced warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment to reverse logistics, freight transportation, and last-mile delivery.



You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of goods within a busy logistics environment. The role involves operating counterbalance forklifts, supporting warehouse operations, and maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity.





As an FLT Warehouse Operative your duties will be: -

 

• • Safely operate FLT equipment (counterbalance) to load, unload, move, and stack goods.

• • Load and unload vehicles following safe working practices.

• • Follow site safety rules, PPE requirements, and manual‑handling guidelines.

• • Work closely with supervisors, drivers, and colleagues to meet operational targets.

• • Prepare orders using handheld scanners.

• • Maintain clean, safe, and well‑organised storage areas.

The successful FLT Warehouse Operative will have the following skills: -

 

• • Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT, or equivalent).

• • Warehouse Experience in a logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

• • Manual Handling capability and understanding of safe lifting techniques.

• • Use of Scanners or warehouse management systems (WMS).

• • Communication Skills for working effectively within a team.

• • Experience working within a fast‑paced logistics environment.

• • Reliable with a strong work ethic.

Additional Information

 

• • This role will be 60/70% FLT work.

• • Drug and alcohol tests will be conducted at random.

• • Canteen on site.

• • Free tea and coffee.

• • 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).