Quality Service Recruitment Limited
Counterbalance FLT Driver / Production Operative
NG34 9NF
Key information
- Pay
- £13.25 to £16.56 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 13 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2026
About this role
Counterbalance FLT Driver / Production operative temporary to permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position with a reputable company where reliability and commitment are valued.
The Role
This is a varied position, with approximately
• 20% Counterbalance FLT duties
• 80% Production line and warehouse duties
Daily responsibilities include
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Loading, unloading and moving stock around the warehouse.
• Bulking off nuts into 1-tonne bulk bags and 25kg sacks.
• Supporting the production line with general manufacturing duties.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality and food safety.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
To be considered for this role you must
• Hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence (In house not accepted)
• Be reliable, committed and looking for long-term employment.
• Be physically fit due to the manual handling involved.
• Be comfortable working within a fast-paced food production environment.
• Have excellent attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Have no allergies to peanuts or tree nuts.
Permanent opportunity
Monday to Friday
12 hour shifts
60 hours a week
Two 30 Mins Breaks per shifts (one paid one unpaid)
57.5 Hours paid per week
£13.25 per hour
£16.56 per hour after 48 hours
Up to £800 per week
Weekly pay
28 days annual leav pro-rata