Counterbalance FLT Driver


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£15 to £15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carrington, M31 4AY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

Location: Carrington, M31

Pay: £15.00 per hour / £562.50 gross per week

Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Contract: Long-Term Temporary

Start: Immediate

Licence: Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence – Essential

Counterbalance FLT Driver – £15 per hour – Monday to Friday

Meridian Business Support are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Carrington, M31.

This is a long-term temporary position paying £15.00 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm.

That's £562.50 gross per week based on a 37.5-hour working week.

If you're an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver looking for regular Monday-to-Friday hours, a consistent afternoon/evening shift and an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

- £15.00 per hour

- £562.50 gross per week based on 37.5 hours

- Monday to Friday

- 2:00pm – 10:00pm

- Long-term temporary opportunity

- Immediate start available

- No weekend working

- Regular hours

- Ongoing support from your Meridian Business Support consultant

The Role

Working as part of a busy warehouse and logistics team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of stock, pallets and materials around the site.

Your main duties will include:

- Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

- Loading and unloading vehicles.

- Moving pallets, stock and materials around the warehouse and yard.

- Loading and storing goods in designated areas.

- Preparing goods and materials for dispatch.

- Checking deliveries and stock where required.

- Moving materials safely around the site.

- Following all site health and safety procedures.

- Completing relevant warehouse paperwork and documentation.

- Keeping the warehouse and working areas clean, tidy and organised.

- Working as part of a team to meet daily operational targets.

- Supporting with general warehouse duties when required.

About YouTo be considered for this Counterbalance FLT Driver position, you will need:

- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – essential.

- Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT.

- Previous warehouse, logistics or industrial experience.

- A good understanding of workplace health and safety.

- Good reliability and timekeeping.

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Good attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Apply TodayIf you're an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver, FLT Driver or Forklift Truck Driver looking for a long-term opportunity in Carrington, apply today with your CV.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in warehouse, logistics, industrial, loading/unloading or FLT operations.

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

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