FLT Driver

Manpower; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced FLT Driver for a busy distribution client in Leicester. The role involves operating counterbalance and reach forklifts on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Candidates must hold valid FLT licences and have at least one year of experience. This is a temporary role with the potential for permanent placement. The job includes handling palletised products, ensuring health and safety compliance, and may require flexible work arrangements. Benefits include weekly pay, free parking, and access to various perks.

Benefits

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Free on-site parking

Access to staffing firm benefits

NEST pension scheme

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Must have a valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT Licence.
• B3 Licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling of palletised products.
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers.
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production.

Skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift Truck

FLT Licence

Job description

Role

FLT Driver (Counterbalance and Reach)

Hours of work

4 on 4 off, working 06:00-18:00

Pay

£13.59 per hour

Contract

Temp to Perm

Manpower are currently looking for experienced FLT Drivers who hold both a Reach and a Counterbalance licence to work for our busy distribution client based in Leicester.

Our client is a third‑party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

We are looking for candidates who can work on a 4 on 4 off basis from 06:00 - 18:00, you will be working 12 hour shifts and if you get on well will be taken on into a permanent role at the end of the assignment.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Handling of palletised products
• Removal and retrieval of palletised goods
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production purposes

Candidates who are successful at pre‑screen stage will need to compete the following before any perm roles are offered:

• On Site Interview
• FLT Assessment
• Minimum 12 weeks assignment (inc 2 weeks training)

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work
• Must have a valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT Licence
• B3 Licence is preferred however not essential
• Flexible approach to work
• Strong communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace
• Previous warehouse experience
• Valid Forklift Truck licence

Benefits

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to Manpower Associates benefits
• NEST pension scheme for your future
• Access to Manpower MyPath benefits
• Full training and uniform provided
• Immediate FLT assessments available for quick start!

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!