FLT Driver - Counterbalance

Location: Crick, Northampton

Hours: Monday to Friday 10pm-6am

Rate: Day Shift : Night Shift: £16.78

Contract: Temporary

Our client is a large retailer in pet food industry and actively recruiting for an experienced FLT counterbalance driver. As a Production Forklift Operator, you will be trained to support the Team while the production line is running. The role can be repetitive and includes stacking boxes onto pallets, supporting packing activities on the line, and operating a forklift to transport raw materials, packaging, and finished goods across site. You will also wrap pallets, use the stock control system, and maintain a clean and safe working environment, particularly during product changeovers and line downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Take full accountability for quality, output, and housekeeping within your working area during your shift.
Work safely and effectively at all times to help minimise incidents and near misses.
Record and correctly cover any unused product to reduce risk of contamination.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow a "clean as you go" approach.
Report equipment issues, damage, or faults immediately to the Team Captain.
Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
Use safe manual handling techniques when working on and around production lines.
Collect required packaging materials (e.g., boxes, film, labels) and deliver them to the relevant production line.
Supply production lines with raw materials as required.
Plan ahead by preparing materials/products close to the line for upcoming production runs.
Wrap finished goods on the production lines in line with site standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)
Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or production environment
FMCG/manufacturing experience preferred, but not essential

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of forklift and production safety procedures
Ability to read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
High attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials
Physical stamina for repetitive tasks and manual work
Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
Commitment to high quality standards

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
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