Forklift Truck Driver (Counterbalance)
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tarleton, Preston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NW Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NW-JH64 |
Summary
Role: FLT Driver (Counterbalance)
Location: Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4
Shifts that are currently available (option of selecting a shift to suit you):
- 1 x Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week (7am - 6pm)
- 1 x Thursday, Friday, Saturday of each week (7am - 6pm)
Shifts working from 7am - 6pm include the following breaks: 20 minutes AM, 20 minutes PM, 15 minutes towards 5pm plus a 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
Alternative shifts available (should the above be unsuitable) are as follows:
- Monday to Friday (10am - 6pm)
From the 10th September, additional hours are available on Sunday of each week for all shifts above, working between the hours of 7am - 6pm each day.
Salary for all shifts: £14.00 per hour, weekly pay (on Friday, for previous weeks hours).
NW Recruitment are working with an established business who are seeking an experienced FLT Driver holding valid Counterbalance licences (RTITB or ITSAAR) to operate at their busy warehousing and distribution facility in Tarleton.
The position is suited to candidates with experience stacking double height pallets indoors and outdoors.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate a counterbalance truck (RTITB or ITSAAR certified) safely and efficiently
- Handle loads of up to 3 tonne (double pallet stacked), lifting empty pallet / crates between 6.6 - 8.8m in height.
- Conduct both indoor and outdoor FLT operations, navigating safely around a high-traffic yard.
- Stack and retrieve pallets accurately and securely at height, adhering to safe stacking protocols.
- Perform routine FLT safety checks and maintenance inspections before each shift.
- Ensure working areas remain clean, hazard-free, and compliant with health & safety regulations.
- Coordinate effectively with warehouse and yard staff to maintain operational flow.
- Effectively communicate with management on any identified risks or issues.
- Picking & Sorting duties (grading machine) where work on FLT has been completed.
Essential requirements:
- Valid and current Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB or ITSAAR).
- Proven stack height experience: able to stack double pallets up to three layers high (6.6 – 8.8 m reach).
- Comfortable lifting and manoeuvring loads of up to 3.0 tonnes.
- Strong awareness of health, safety and emergency procedures in busy environments.
- A professional attitude, reliability, and ability to work allocated days.
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience in handling and manoeuvring fragile items.
- JCB rough terrain Telehandler experience and certificate desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of HSE guidelines and standard warehouse / yard risk.
- Confident and effective communication with site teams and supervisors.
Apply with your CV now to submit your interest or contact Jamie at NW Recruitment today:
- WhatsApp: 07742 071733
- Tel: 0331 630 6557 / 01254 786810
- Email: j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk (CV and FLT Licences by email)
Location: Tarleton, Lancashire, PR4
Shifts that are currently available (option of selecting a shift to suit you):
- 1 x Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week (7am - 6pm)
- 1 x Thursday, Friday, Saturday of each week (7am - 6pm)
Shifts working from 7am - 6pm include the following breaks: 20 minutes AM, 20 minutes PM, 15 minutes towards 5pm plus a 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
Alternative shifts available (should the above be unsuitable) are as follows:
- Monday to Friday (10am - 6pm)
From the 10th September, additional hours are available on Sunday of each week for all shifts above, working between the hours of 7am - 6pm each day.
Salary for all shifts: £14.00 per hour, weekly pay (on Friday, for previous weeks hours).
NW Recruitment are working with an established business who are seeking an experienced FLT Driver holding valid Counterbalance licences (RTITB or ITSAAR) to operate at their busy warehousing and distribution facility in Tarleton.
The position is suited to candidates with experience stacking double height pallets indoors and outdoors.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate a counterbalance truck (RTITB or ITSAAR certified) safely and efficiently
- Handle loads of up to 3 tonne (double pallet stacked), lifting empty pallet / crates between 6.6 - 8.8m in height.
- Conduct both indoor and outdoor FLT operations, navigating safely around a high-traffic yard.
- Stack and retrieve pallets accurately and securely at height, adhering to safe stacking protocols.
- Perform routine FLT safety checks and maintenance inspections before each shift.
- Ensure working areas remain clean, hazard-free, and compliant with health & safety regulations.
- Coordinate effectively with warehouse and yard staff to maintain operational flow.
- Effectively communicate with management on any identified risks or issues.
- Picking & Sorting duties (grading machine) where work on FLT has been completed.
Essential requirements:
- Valid and current Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB or ITSAAR).
- Proven stack height experience: able to stack double pallets up to three layers high (6.6 – 8.8 m reach).
- Comfortable lifting and manoeuvring loads of up to 3.0 tonnes.
- Strong awareness of health, safety and emergency procedures in busy environments.
- A professional attitude, reliability, and ability to work allocated days.
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience in handling and manoeuvring fragile items.
- JCB rough terrain Telehandler experience and certificate desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of HSE guidelines and standard warehouse / yard risk.
- Confident and effective communication with site teams and supervisors.
Apply with your CV now to submit your interest or contact Jamie at NW Recruitment today:
- WhatsApp: 07742 071733
- Tel: 0331 630 6557 / 01254 786810
- Email: j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk (CV and FLT Licences by email)