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FLT Driver - Counterbalance, Reach & Bendy/Flexi

Job Details

Published
Location
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Role Type
Temporary, Full-time, Permanent
Salary
£13.50 - £14.5 per hour
Job Ref: JN -032026-128714_1774876139

🚜 FLT Driver - Counterbalance, Reach & Bendy/Flexi Pros Wanted!

Rotate, Lift, Repeat!

📍 Location: Ilkeston, Derby

Shifts: 8am-430pm (40 hours per week)

💷 Pay: £13.50 +

🛠 Role Type: Full-time, ongoing 12 weeks temp-to-perm

Ready to take your forklift skills to a workplace where you're valued, trusted, and part of a tight-knit team? Our client is growing fast and looking for one (maybe two!) experienced FLT drivers with external accredited licenses to join their busy warehouse operation. If you're confident behind the wheel of a Counterbalance or Reach/Bendy/Flexi truck - this one's for you! 👀


💡 Why Apply?

* Work with a well‑established, friendly, supportive warehouse team

* No two days the same - varied FLT tasks across the site

* Weekly pay 💷

* Strong, stable business with real opportunity to go permanent

* Free onsite parking 🚗

* You're treated like a person, not a payroll number

* Overtime available

* Consistent, full-time hours - reliability is at the heart of this job


📋 What You'll Be Doing:

* Safely operating Counterbalance and/or Reach/Bendy/Flexi (articulated) forklifts

* Unloading and loading vehicles, organising stock, and keeping the warehouse moving efficiently

* Moving product to designated areas both inside and outside the warehouse

* Completing relevant paperwork and using warehouse systems where needed

* Carrying out pre‑use checks and reporting any issues promptly

* Supporting stock control, goods-in and goods-out

* Working accurately, safely, and to high standards every single day

* Being a key part of a hardworking, positive warehouse team


What You'll Need:

Valid, accredited FLT licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT or NPORS) - no in-house licences

✔ Experience on Counterbalance and Reach / Bendy / Flexi trucks

Full UK driving licence

✔ Good awareness of Health & Safety

✔ A positive attitude and reliable work ethic

✔ Ability to work as part of a fast-moving warehouse team


⚠️ Please Note

This is an active job - you'll be on your feet, operating machinery, lifting, and working both indoors and outdoors depending on the task. PPE will be required and provided.


🤝 Working With Blue Arrow

We're committed to matching great people with great opportunities.

We stay in touch, communicate clearly, and work with you to make sure the role fits your life and your goals. 💬


🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced FLT driver with the right licences and a great attitude, hit APPLY today!

One of our team will be in touch to talk next steps and get things moving 👇

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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What candidates say

After retirement, I craved structure without the hassle of 'have to'. I’ve met like-minded people who enjoy staying busy.

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