Counterbalance Driver

Position: Counterbalance Driver (Permanent)
Job Advert:
Counterbalance Driver (Multiple Positions Available)

Location:

Cat Litter Manufacturing Facility - Very Dusty Warehouse Environment

Shift Patterns:
Weekday Rotation OR Weekend Nights

Pay Rates:

£12.21 per hour (Weekdays) - Pay increase due next month
£13.77 per hour (Weekends) - Pay increase due next month

Start Date:

ASAP

Employment Type:

Full-time, Ongoing
Contact: | (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)

About the Employer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturer within the cat litter industry. This site operates in a very dusty warehouse environment, requiring candidates who are comfortable working in busy, industrial conditions with regular manual duties.

Available Positions

1. Weekday Rotation (2 Positions Available)

Monday to Thursday ONLY - Never work a Friday!

Week 1: 6am - 6pm
Week 2: 6pm - 6am
Pay: £12.21 per hour (increasing next month)

2. Weekend Nights Only

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

12-hour Night Shifts only
Pay: £13.77 per hour (increasing next month)

Role Overview

This role requires more than standard Counterbalance driving. While FLT operation is a key part of the job, you will also be expected to work within the factory environment performing manual tasks, including lifting up to 25kg where required.

You will be supporting both production and warehouse operations involving movement of raw materials, bagged products, and general site logistics.

This role is ideal for someone physically capable, reliable, and flexible, who enjoys a mix of forklift and factory work.

Key Responsibilities

Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
Move raw materials, finished products, and palletised goods
Work within the factory processing environment as needed
Perform manual handling duties (up to 25kg) when required
Maintain high housekeeping standards in a dusty workplace
Support the production team with additional tasks
Follow onsite safety rules and procedures

Requirements

Valid, in‑date Counterbalance Licence
Ability to work 12-hour shifts
Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
Comfortable working in a very dusty, industrial environment
Reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to support the team
Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is desirable

Benefits

Choose between weekday rotation or weekend night shifts
Never work Fridays on the weekday shift
Long shifts = More days off
Pay rate increase coming next month
Ongoing, stable employment
Supportive on-site team

How to Apply

📧 Email:

📞 Office: (phone number removed)

📱 Mobile: (phone number removed)

Please quote "Counterbalance Driver - Cat Litter Manufacturing" when applying.

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