FLT Counterbalance Driver Nights

FLT Counterbalance Driver - Nights | Bakery Production | Burnley

Driver Hire Blackburn is recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy and well-established bakery production facility in Burnley
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This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable forklift truck driver looking for regular night work with a long weekend every week. Working Monday to Thursday, you'll play a key role in ensuring ingredients and finished bakery products are moved safely and efficiently throughout the production process.

As an FLT Counterbalance Driver, you will be responsible for supporting bakery operations by transporting ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products around the facility.

Duties will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Moving ingredients from storage areas to production lines.
• Transporting finished baked goods to refrigerated and chilled storage areas.
• Loading and unloading stock as required.
• Ensuring products are stored correctly and in line with food safety procedures.
• Assisting warehouse and production teams when required.
• Completing daily equipment checks and reporting defects.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.

• Monday to Thursday
• Approximate start time: 5:00pm
• 12‑hour shifts
• Ongoing work available
• Three‑day weekend every week

• Valid FLT Counterbalance Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or equivalent).
• Previous experience operating a forklift truck in a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment.
• Comfortable working within chilled and refrigerated storage areas.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous food production or bakery experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

• £14.50 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing work.
• Consistent night shifts.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large food production environment.
• Support from Driver Hire Blackburn's dedicated recruitment team.

Burnley, Lancashire

Easily commutable from:

• Blackburn
• Accrington
• Nelson
• Colne
• Padiham
• Clitheroe
• Rossendale