Forklift Truck Driver

Job Description:

Forklift Truck Driver – Permanent

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £31,000 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)

Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating AM/PM shifts (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00)

Plus: Overtime paid after 40 hours + exceptional employee benefits

Join a Well‑Established, High‑Performing Production Team

This client is recruiting experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to join a respected and long‑standing manufacturing facility in Leicestershire. These are permanent, full‑time roles offering stability, excellent earning potential, and the chance to be part of a supportive, fast‑moving operational team. This client seeks FLT professionals with strong Counterbalance and Reach experience, offering a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a business that values safety, teamwork, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and accurately in a busy production environment
• Moving a variety of products, pallets, and cages across the site
• Loading and unloading vehicles with precision and care
• Checking barcodes, customer orders, and stock items ready for UK‑wide distribution
• Supporting wider production and warehouse teams as required
• Working within a quality‑controlled, clean, and safety‑focused environment
• Completing picking, packing, and materials handling tasks
• Using MRP systems and Windows‑based software to manage stock and order information (ideal but not essential)

Your skills and experience

• In‑date RTITB licence for Counterbalance
• Proven experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards
• Confident, accurate FLT driving skills
• A team‑focused approach with the flexibility to support other operational areas
• Good attention to detail when handling stock, orders, and documentation
• Experience with MRP or stock management systems is highly desirable

Salary and Benefits

• £31,000 annual salary (including shift allowance)
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• A wide range of exceptional employee benefits
• Permanent role with long‑term development opportunities
• A supportive, well‑established employer with excellent working conditions