FLT Driver
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | No weekend, long term work! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, North West, M90 5NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 57552603 |
Summary
Due to long term sickness, a Counterbalance FLT Driver is required working Mon-Fri mid/ PM shifts for a leading logistics company in based at Manchester airport with free parking onsite, ongoing work available with set shifts!!
Hours & Shifts: Monday to Friday with one hour unpaid break
Mids: 11am-7pm (1100-1900)
PM: 4pm-1am (1600-0100)
Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour + overtime over 40 hours per week paid at x1.5 rate (£18.00 per hour)
As FLT Driver you will report into the Shift Team Leader working in a clean, bright and modern warehouse environment undertaking any of the following duties:
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Building and breaking down aircraft pallets (manual handling)
- Driving the FLT approx 30% of the time
- A performance driven operation with tight deadlines
- Involves manual handling and standing for long periods of time
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following:
- Valid and in date Counterbalance FLT License
- Warehouse Operative experience ideally
- Ability to work in a targeted environment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and be physically fit to manually lift heavy items
- Excellent attention to detail
The role requires candidates to undergo a basic DBS check and provide verifiable 5 years worth of employment/ education history as part of the process due to the nature of the client. This is free of charge as Meridian Business Support cover the cost.
Benefits:
- Free Onsite Parking
- Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment
- Long Term Opportunity
- Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced FLT Driver and full induction training in place
- Online payslips
- Weekly pay
- A friendly and helpful Meridian team to support you with any queries at any time
APPLY NOW OR CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT TO START WORKING AS A FLT DRIVER FOR US!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Hours & Shifts: Monday to Friday with one hour unpaid break
Mids: 11am-7pm (1100-1900)
PM: 4pm-1am (1600-0100)
Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour + overtime over 40 hours per week paid at x1.5 rate (£18.00 per hour)
As FLT Driver you will report into the Shift Team Leader working in a clean, bright and modern warehouse environment undertaking any of the following duties:
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Building and breaking down aircraft pallets (manual handling)
- Driving the FLT approx 30% of the time
- A performance driven operation with tight deadlines
- Involves manual handling and standing for long periods of time
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following:
- Valid and in date Counterbalance FLT License
- Warehouse Operative experience ideally
- Ability to work in a targeted environment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, and be physically fit to manually lift heavy items
- Excellent attention to detail
The role requires candidates to undergo a basic DBS check and provide verifiable 5 years worth of employment/ education history as part of the process due to the nature of the client. This is free of charge as Meridian Business Support cover the cost.
Benefits:
- Free Onsite Parking
- Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment
- Long Term Opportunity
- Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced FLT Driver and full induction training in place
- Online payslips
- Weekly pay
- A friendly and helpful Meridian team to support you with any queries at any time
APPLY NOW OR CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT TO START WORKING AS A FLT DRIVER FOR US!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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