FLT Driver - Counterbalance and Reach
CV-LibraryBB9, Barrowford, LancashirecontractPosted: 28 September 2026
Apply NowFLT Driver (Counterbalance & Reach) – FMCG Drinks Production
Location: BB9 5SR
Pay rate: £14.48 - £21.74 per hour
Shifts: Continental days and nights (6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am)
Immediate starts available
About the role
TRC are recruiting experienced Counterbalance and Reach FLT Drivers to join a busy FMCG drinks production site. This is a predominantly forklift-based role, supporting warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, safety-conscious and able to work a rotating continental shift pattern.
Shift pattern
This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern:
Week 1: 5 day shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Week 2: 2 day shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Week 3: 5 night shifts – 6:00pm to 6:00am
Week 4: 2 night shifts – 6:00pm to 6:00am
The pattern then repeats.
Key responsibilities
* Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and efficiently.
* Loading and unloading vehicles.
* Moving stock throughout warehouse and production areas.
* Supplying production lines with materials.
* Stacking and storing finished goods.
* Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations.
* Completing daily FLT safety checks.
* Adhering to all health and safety procedures.
Requirements
* Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences.
* RTITB or ITSSAR accredited licences.
* Previous warehouse and/or FMCG experience is preferred.
* A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
* Reliable with excellent attendance.
* Able to commit to rotating day and night shifts.
Site information
* Please be aware that this is a strict hygiene and food production environment.
* This is a non-smoking and non-vaping site.
* The site operates an allergen-free working environment.
* The working environment is warm.
* Strict hygiene standards apply, including no jewellery, false nails or false eyelashes.
* Safety boots and hi-vis are required, with additional PPE provided on-site.
Benefits
* Paid breaks.
* Weekly pay.
* Consistent full-time hours.
* Immediate starts available.
* On-site parking.
* Retail and supermarket discounts.
* Access to wellbeing, financial and legal support services.
* On-site shop with heavily discounted products.
Apply today
If you have the relevant Counterbalance and Reach FLT experience and are looking for ongoing work with consistent hours, apply today.
A member of the TRC team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss the role and next steps
Location: BB9 5SR
Pay rate: £14.48 - £21.74 per hour
Shifts: Continental days and nights (6:00am–6:00pm / 6:00pm–6:00am)
Immediate starts available
About the role
TRC are recruiting experienced Counterbalance and Reach FLT Drivers to join a busy FMCG drinks production site. This is a predominantly forklift-based role, supporting warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will be reliable, safety-conscious and able to work a rotating continental shift pattern.
Shift pattern
This role operates on a rotating continental shift pattern:
Week 1: 5 day shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Week 2: 2 day shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Week 3: 5 night shifts – 6:00pm to 6:00am
Week 4: 2 night shifts – 6:00pm to 6:00am
The pattern then repeats.
Key responsibilities
* Operating both Counterbalance and Reach FLTs safely and efficiently.
* Loading and unloading vehicles.
* Moving stock throughout warehouse and production areas.
* Supplying production lines with materials.
* Stacking and storing finished goods.
* Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations.
* Completing daily FLT safety checks.
* Adhering to all health and safety procedures.
Requirements
* Valid, in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT licences.
* RTITB or ITSSAR accredited licences.
* Previous warehouse and/or FMCG experience is preferred.
* A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
* Reliable with excellent attendance.
* Able to commit to rotating day and night shifts.
Site information
* Please be aware that this is a strict hygiene and food production environment.
* This is a non-smoking and non-vaping site.
* The site operates an allergen-free working environment.
* The working environment is warm.
* Strict hygiene standards apply, including no jewellery, false nails or false eyelashes.
* Safety boots and hi-vis are required, with additional PPE provided on-site.
Benefits
* Paid breaks.
* Weekly pay.
* Consistent full-time hours.
* Immediate starts available.
* On-site parking.
* Retail and supermarket discounts.
* Access to wellbeing, financial and legal support services.
* On-site shop with heavily discounted products.
Apply today
If you have the relevant Counterbalance and Reach FLT experience and are looking for ongoing work with consistent hours, apply today.
A member of the TRC team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss the role and next steps