Counterbalance Driver


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£13.49 - £20.24
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Golborne, WA3 3GY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Meridian business support is recruiting for a FLT Counterbalance driver for a Company based in Golborne, Warrington area.

At our Golborne site (5 mins from the J22 or J23 M6) based on the East Lancs Road, we employ over 270 colleagues' who produce a number of packaging solutions on a 24/7 basis for major international customers.

Main purpose of the role - To ensure the control and flow of raw materials to the production department is optimized. Works closely with other team members to mitigate any material impacts on the production plan.

We now need to strengthen our team and have the below requirement of a Materials Handler:

- To ensure the control of raw material is optimized for the department

- Loading and unloading of materials for the department (use of FLT)

- Ensure all areas within the job scope are maintained to high level of housekeeping

- To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with good H&S practice

- Works with other departments to ensure the material flow is in accordance with the production plan

Experience Required:

- Previously held a position within a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment ideally supporting movement of products and/or materials

- Hold valid FLT license / Counterbalance (training provided if needed)

- Excellent team player and can communicate effectively

- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety procedures within a busy manufacturing environment

TO APPLY CALL MERIDIAN ON 01244 304360

Immediate start available / Weekly pay

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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