FLT Counterbalance Driver

Working Time:
03:00 – 09:00 Monday to Friday (30 hours)

Job Type:
Permanent

FLT Counterbalance Driver

• Would you like a career with a 90+-year-old family run, privately owned company where you are not just a number?

The position of a Clarke Transport Counterbalance Operator involves:

• Loading and unloading of collection and delivery vehicles.
• Unloading of night trunk vehicles for the network.
• Reloading pallets onto delivery vehicles Lorries.
• Assisting when required within the warehouse to include wrapping and labelling of pallets.
• Keeping the yard clean and tidy

Essential Skills required of Clarke Transport Counterbalance Forklift Driver:

• Hold a current counterbalance forklift license.
• Accuracy and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Working to deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Fantastic Health & Safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Numeracy.
• Ability to fill out necessary paperwork efficiently and correctly.
• Attend any necessary training required to help you fulfil your role.

Why work for Clarke Transport?

Salary for Counterbalance Forklift Driver of £21,169 OTE based on 30 hours a week.

• FLT Counterbalance Driver
• Monday to Friday
• Weekly pay (every Thursday)
• 20 Days plus eight statutory holidays (28 days in total Pro Rota)
• Additional Holiday after four years’ service – Extra Day for every additional year’s service up to a maximum of 5 extra days (Pro-Rata)
• Death in service – £20,000
• Ongoing training, refreshing your FLT when needed and possible upskilling to Class 2 through our apprenticeship scheme after 6 months service
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts Scheme

Clarke Transport require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• FLT Counterbalance: 2 years (required)
• Loading and Unloading Vehicles: 2 years (required)
• Loading and Unloading Pallets: 2 years (required)