FLT Driver (Counterbalance / Reach Telehandler)


Company:	NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	£13.50 - £14
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tarleton, PR4 6HY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & / or Reach on a Telehandler)

Location: Tarleton, Lancashire

Job Type: Full-Time, 33 hours per week

ONLY A 3 DAY WORKING WEEK – 3 x 11-hour consecutive shifts (7:00am - 6:00pm)

• Start dates available from mid-July to the beginning of August

• Seasonal role ending mid-November 2026

• Additional project expected to run from November 2026 to March 2027

• Pay: £14.00 per hour, weekly pay (PAID BREAKS)

Working hours - shift pattern available:

• Thursday to Saturday, 7:00am – 6:00pm (3 x 11-hour shifts)

We are seeking individuals who are willing to commit for the duration of the season.

The role:

We are exclusively in partnership with a well-established business near Tarleton and recruiting FLT Drivers (Counterbalance & / or Reach) for the harvesting season. These are excellent opportunities for qualified forklift operators to join a busy agricultural warehousing and distribution operation supporting the grading, storage and movement of fresh produce.

The successful candidates will be responsible for safely operating Counterbalance and / or Reach (Telehandler) forklift trucks across both indoor and outdoor environments, working as part of an established team to ensure products are moved, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely operate Counterbalance and Reach (Telehandler) forklift trucks throughout the site.

• Load, unload, move and store fresh produce and palletised goods.

• Stack and retrieve pallets safely at height, both indoors and outdoors.

• Handle loads of up to 3 tonnes while maintaining safe working practices.

• Carry out daily pre-use vehicle inspections and report defects promptly.

• Work closely with warehouse and grading teams to maintain operational efficiency.

• Keep working areas clean, organised and compliant with health & safety standards.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding stock movements, hazards or operational issues.

What's on offer:

• Breaks: Morning (15 - 20 minutes paid), Lunch (30 minutes unpaid), Afternoon (15 - 20 minutes paid), Evening (10 minutes paid).

• Weekly pay with additional hours available during holiday cover and peak periods.

• Seasonal employment through to mid-November 2026.

• Opportunity to continue on a project expected from November 2026 until March 2027.

• Supportive team environment.

• On-site canteen facilities and parking available.

Interested in the role but unable to apply on Indeed?

Email your CV with copies of your Counterbalance and / or Reach FLT licences to:

j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk

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