Counterbalance FLT Driver

Posted on July 29th, 2026
location South Ockendon briefcase Temporary £17.05 - £18.89 per hour

Apply today to work as a Counterbalance FLT Driver for our client's leading pallet distributor!

Staffline is recruiting Counterbalance FLT Drivers in South Ockendon.

The rate of pay is:
- Days £17.05 per hour
- Nights £18.89 per hour

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday on either rotating day shifts or a fixed night shift. The hours of work are:
- Rotating 6am to 2pm + 2pm to 10pm
- Nights 10pm to 6am

Your Time at Work

As a Counterbalance FLT Driver you will be responsible for:

- Operating 4.5-ton triple-fork counterbalance forklift trucks within a busy environment
- Loading and unloading HGV's
- Transporting and positioning pallet stock
- Organising pallet stacks to ensure smooth yard operations
- Following Health and Safety rules on site to maintain a safe working environment

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will show great attention to detail and be able to work closely with the team. You will be physically fit and able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have a valid and up-to-date external FLT Licence (RTITB or ITSSAR) and experience working on double or triple fork FLTs.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £17.05 - £18.89 p/h
- Monday - Friday
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided

Job Ref: 1CHO

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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