FLT Drivers; Counterbalance & Reach Truck

FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & Reach Truck)

Location: Rittal-CSM Ltd, Plymouth, Devon

Salary: Starting rate of £13.21 per hour. 2nd shift uplift 25%, 3rd shift uplift 33%

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Shift Patterns

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 07:00–15:00
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 15:00–23:00
• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 23:00–07:00

• Operate counterbalance and/or reach trucks safely in line with company procedures and Health & Safety standards.
• Load, unload and move pallets, stillages and materials between vehicles, racking and production areas.
• Deliver materials to machine centres and transport goods across storage locations.
• Safely store and retrieve stock from racking using reach truck equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support stores and production teams.
• Record all stock movements using scanners and systems.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

• Valid, in‑date FLT Licence (Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck)
• Previous FLT experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Refresher training (desirable but not essential)
• Strong focus on safety, accuracy and teamwork
• Experience in sheet metal or similar production environments
• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• IOSH or higher‑level management qualification

• Starting rate of £13.21 per hour with shift uplifts.
• Company‑wide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
• Life insurance 3 × your salary.
• Pension contributions matched to 5%.
• Access to Westfield Health provision.
• Access to Smart Spending platform.

All prospective employees must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check.

We will only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK. No visa sponsorship.

Rittal‑CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.