Flt Counterbalance Operator
CV-LibraryTN24, Ashford, KentpermanentPosted: 1 October 2026
Apply NowCleaning Operative / FLT Counterbalance Driver
Location: Ashford
Pay: £14.66 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary initially, with the opportunity to become permanent
Vacancies: 3
We’re currently recruiting for Cleaning Operatives / FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy site in Ashford.
This is a hands-on role combining cleaning duties with Counterbalance FLT driving, offering ongoing work with the potential to move into a permanent position.
The role
You’ll be responsible for helping to maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment, alongside carrying out FLT Counterbalance duties as required.
The role is initially temporary, with the opportunity to transfer into a permanent position after 12 weeks for the right person.
Shift Pattern
This is a rotating shift pattern, working:
* 2 weeks: 6:00am – 2:00pm
* 2 weeks: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* 2 weeks: 10:00pm – 6:00am
The night shift runs Monday to Thursday only, but you will be paid for a full 37.5-hour week.
The shift pattern then rotates back to the early shift.
What we're looking for
* Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
* Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
* Experience working in a cleaning, warehouse, manufacturing or industrial environment
* Comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights
* Reliable and punctual
* Good understanding of health and safety
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* A practical, hands-on approach to work
What's on offer?
* £14.66 per hour
* 37.5 hours paid per week
* Night shift: Monday–Thursday, 10pm–6am, with a full week paid
* Rotating 2-week shift pattern
* Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
* Permanent position available after 12 weeks for the right candidate
* Ongoing work with an established organisation
If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver who is happy combining FLT work with cleaning duties and working a rotating shift pattern, we'd like to hear from you
Location: Ashford
Pay: £14.66 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary initially, with the opportunity to become permanent
Vacancies: 3
We’re currently recruiting for Cleaning Operatives / FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join a busy site in Ashford.
This is a hands-on role combining cleaning duties with Counterbalance FLT driving, offering ongoing work with the potential to move into a permanent position.
The role
You’ll be responsible for helping to maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment, alongside carrying out FLT Counterbalance duties as required.
The role is initially temporary, with the opportunity to transfer into a permanent position after 12 weeks for the right person.
Shift Pattern
This is a rotating shift pattern, working:
* 2 weeks: 6:00am – 2:00pm
* 2 weeks: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* 2 weeks: 10:00pm – 6:00am
The night shift runs Monday to Thursday only, but you will be paid for a full 37.5-hour week.
The shift pattern then rotates back to the early shift.
What we're looking for
* Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
* Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT
* Experience working in a cleaning, warehouse, manufacturing or industrial environment
* Comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights
* Reliable and punctual
* Good understanding of health and safety
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* A practical, hands-on approach to work
What's on offer?
* £14.66 per hour
* 37.5 hours paid per week
* Night shift: Monday–Thursday, 10pm–6am, with a full week paid
* Rotating 2-week shift pattern
* Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
* Permanent position available after 12 weeks for the right candidate
* Ongoing work with an established organisation
If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver who is happy combining FLT work with cleaning duties and working a rotating shift pattern, we'd like to hear from you