FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Randstad · Bedford, East of England

FLT Driver (Counterbalance) at Randstad, based in Bedford, East of England. This is a temporary role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bedford, East of England
Contract
Temporary
Posted
10 hours ago
Closes
26 Sep 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

Reference FLT Driver

About the role

Do you have experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment ? Do you have a FLT Counterbalance licence?

Are you based in or around Blunham?

Role: FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour

Shift Patterns: Pitman Shift pattern, 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights & weekends on a rotation basis)

Duration: Temp - perm based on performance

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
  • Unloading & loading vehicles
  • FLT Driving
  • Achieving high quality standards on all work produced
  • Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
  • Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements:

  • Previous experience in a production environment
  • FLT Counterbalance
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
  • Able to conduct manual handling

Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
  • Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
  • Paid holiday
  • Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
  • Chance to receive £25* for referring a friend
  • Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
  • Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing onsite

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: FLT Driver · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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