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FLT Counterbalance / Goods In Operative
Location: Birstall, Batley
Contract: Agency Temp to Perm (Full-Time)
Shifts: Rotating Days & Lates
We are currently recruiting an experienced FLT Counterbalance / Goods In Operative to join a well-established, global manufacturing organisation operating at the forefront of its industry.
This is a full-time role starting on an agency temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term stability and progression. The role is based in a busy manufacturing and distribution environment and involves working both indoors and outdoors.
Shift Pattern:
Week 1 - Days
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 1:00pm
Week 2 - Lates
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Pay Rates:
£14.14 per hour (starting rate)
£14.77 per hour after 12 weeks
Key Responsibilities:
- Safe and efficient operation of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
- Goods In duties including unloading, checking, and booking in deliveries
- Movement and storage of materials across internal warehouse areas and external yard areas
- Supplying materials to production as required
- Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting inventory control
- Following all health & safety, quality, and site procedures
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
Requirements:
- Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (in date)
- Previous experience in Goods In, warehouse, manufacturing, or yard-based roles
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to work rotating days and lates shifts
- Strong health & safety awareness
- Reliable, proactive approach with good attention to detail
- Team player with a strong work ethic
What's on Offer:
- Competitive pay with increase after 12 weeks
- Full-time hours on a consistent rotating shift pattern
- Agency temp-to-perm opportunity
- Opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing business
- Long-term stability and progression for the right candidate
If you're an experienced FLT Counterbalance operator looking for a long-term opportunity in the Birstall, Batley area, we'd like to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
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Contract Type
Contract
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Specialism
Industrial
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
Req/676986
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Expiry date
05 February 2026
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Job duration
on going
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