FLT Reach Truck Driver

  • Time Recruitment
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Sep 10, 2026
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Job Description

FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver - Irlam

£14.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £15.00 per hour Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours per week)

My client, a well-established distribution company based in Irlam, is seeking a high-calibre FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver to join their warehouse team. This is a long-term opportunity with a pay increase after 12 weeks.

Role Overview

  • 10-20% FLT work (Reach & Counterbalance)

  • 80-90% warehouse duties including order picking, packing, loading and unloading

  • Heavy lifting involved

  • Meet & greet assessment on Day 1

  • 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day

Key Responsibilities

  • FLT operation - safe and efficient use of Reach & Counterbalance trucks

  • Order picking and packing

  • General warehouse duties including goods in/out

  • Manual handling and heavy lifting

  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

  • Valid FLT Reach and Counterbalance licences

  • Previous warehouse experience

  • Ability to lift heavy items safely

  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to meet performance expectations

Additional Information

  • Only suitable applicants will be contacted

  • Pay increases from £14.00 to £15.00 per hour after 12 weeks

  • Full-time, ongoing work with a reputable distribution company