Production Operative FLT Driver


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£20.37 to £20.37 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DE4 2LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Continental Shift Operator / Counterbalance FLT Driver – Darley Dale

£20.37 per hour | Continental 4-on/4-off Pattern | Temp to Perm

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for a Continental Shift Operator / Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a well-established industrial recycling operation in Darley Dale, Derbyshire.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a busy battery recycling facility, combining Counterbalance FLT driving with battery sorting, auditing and general production duties.

Please note: this is not a full-time FLT driving position. You will also be required to work along the production conveyor, sorting and auditing batteries as part of the recycling process.

The Role

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Operating a B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck when required to move materials around the site.

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Sorting batteries along the production conveyor.

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Auditing and inspecting batteries as part of the recycling process.

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Supporting production operations and maintaining the flow of materials.

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Carrying out general operational duties as required.

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Following site health and safety procedures at all times.

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Wearing the required PPE, including respiratory protection where necessary.

What We're Looking For

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A valid

B1 Counterbalance FLT licence.

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Previous Counterbalance FLT driving experience.

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A reliable, hardworking and flexible approach.

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The ability to work in a hot, dusty and physically demanding industrial environment.

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Willingness to undertake a combination of forklift driving, battery sorting, auditing and production duties.

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A strong commitment to health and safety.

Hours and Pay

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Pay: £20.37 per hour (£16.00 basic rate + £4.37 shift premium).

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Shift pattern: Continental 4-on/4-off rotation.

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Two day shifts: 06:00–18:00.

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Two night shifts: 18:00–06:00.

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Four days off before the next rotation.

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After seven rotations, an

18-day rostered break.

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Contract: Temporary to permanent opportunity.

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Location: Darley Dale, Derbyshire.

Important Information

This role involves a combination of FLT driving and hands-on production work. You will not be driving a forklift for the entire shift, so you must be comfortable carrying out battery sorting, auditing and general duties on the production line.

The recruitment process includes a site tour, blood test and occupational health monitoring. Candidates must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment, wearing full PPE including overalls and a respiratory mask for their full shifts.

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If you hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and are looking for a long-term opportunity with competitive pay and a continental shift pattern, click Apply Now!

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