FLT Driver - Counterbalance

Location:

Crick, Northampton

Hours:

Monday to Friday 10pm-6am

Rate:
Day Shift :
Night Shift: £16.78

Contract:

Temporary

Our client is a large retailer in the pet food industry and is actively recruiting an experienced FLT counterbalance driver. As a Production Forklift Operator, you will be trained to support the team while the production line is running. The role is repetitive and involves stacking boxes onto pallets, supporting packing activities on the line, operating a forklift to transport raw materials, packaging, and finished goods across the site, wrapping pallets, using the stock control system, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment, especially during product changeovers and line downtime.

• Take full accountability for quality, output, and housekeeping within your working area during your shift.
• Work safely and effectively at all times to help minimise incidents and near misses.
• Record and correctly cover any unused product to reduce the risk of contamination.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow a "clean as you go" approach.
• Report equipment issues, damage, or faults immediately to the Team Captain.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Use safe manual handling techniques when working on and around production lines.
• Collect required packaging materials (e.g., boxes, film, labels) and deliver them to the relevant production line.
• Supply production lines with raw materials as required.
• Plan ahead by preparing materials/products close to the line for upcoming production runs.
• Wrap finished goods on the production lines in line with site standards.

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
• Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or production environment
• FMCG/manufacturing experience preferred, but not essential

• Strong understanding of forklift and production safety procedures
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials
• Physical stamina for repetitive tasks and manual work
• Strong communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to high quality standards

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.