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Forklift with Counterbalance

Forklift with Counterbalance

  • Location

    Wigan

  • Sector:

    Logistics, Warehousing

  • Job type:

    Full Time

  • Salary:

    £12.00 to £13.29 p/h

  • Contact:

    Katie Riley

  • Contact email:

    katieriley@assist.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01925207008

  • Salary high:

    27643

  • Salary low:

    24960

  • Job ref:

    Assist-IND166-Wigan-FLT-2024-2

  • Published:

    25 days ago

  • Duration:

    On-going

  • Expiry date:

    2024-10-22

  • Startdate:

    2024-09-09

Forklift Driver - Counterbalance – Wigan - Up to £13.29 p/h - Attendance Bonus - Immediate Starts - Apply Now!
Assist Resourcing are looking for FLT Drivers to work in Wigan for our client, who is the largest and most trusted manufacturer of packaging and containers in the UK. 

You will need to have a Counterbalance FLT Truck Certificate (Passed or Refreshed in the last 3 years ITSSAR / RTITB / AITT). 

Why should you work for Assist Resourcing as an FLT Driver?
  • Fantastic rates of pay
  • Shift allowance payments
  • Paid holidays (Accrue up to 28 days a year!)
  • Weekly Pay (every Friday)
  • On-the-job training
  • On-site canteen & use of a microwave/vending machines/hot drinks facilities
  • Free on-site car parking   
Working as an FLT Driver: 
  • Servicing machines with materials
  • Waste removal
  • Palletisation and finishing pallets
  • General housekeeping (YardWarehouse)
  • Goods IN/OUT
  • Stock control
  • Other duties as required
  • Loading and Unloading wagons
  • Dropping reels in factory for service team
  • Stacking finished products


Shift times & working hours of an FLT Driver:
  • Monday to Thursday
    • 08:00 to 16:30 
  • Friday
    • 08:00 - 12:00
This is a temporary to permanent position with our client, once you have completed your probationary period of 12 weeks - an exciting opportunity to get your foot on the career ladder. 

What do you need to be an FLT Driver?
In order to meet the basic criteria for this role, you will need: 
  • A valid FLT Truck Driving Licence (Counterbalance) passed or Refreshed in the last 3 years ITSSAR / RTITB / AITT
  • 6 months experience driving a FLT Truck (Counterbalance)

If you have a counterbalance FLT Truck driving licence, and you would like to speak to our recruitment specialists about this role, click to Apply today and we will be in touch to go through everything with you, and progress your application!