Randstad
FLT B1 Counterbalance Driver
FLT B1 Counterbalance Driver at Randstad, based in Smethwick, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Smethwick, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
- Immediate start
Reference FLTSMETH
About the role
Are you an experienced FLT Driver?
Do you hold a current, external B1 FLT Counterbalance licence?
Are you based in or around Smethwick?
An immediate start is available at DS Smith's Packaging site in Smethwick. This position is ideal for an experienced FLT Driver within tenure in Production, Manufacturing and/or Warehouse environments.
Role: FLT Counterbalance
Shifts: Monday - Thursday 6am -2pm and Friday 6am -1pm and the following week Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm and Friday 1pm-8pm
Pay: £16.27 per hour
Duration: 3 months initially with the view to be ongoing
Location: DS Smith, Summit Crescent,Smethwick,West Midlands. B66 1BT
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensuring smooth flow of goods from receiving to dispatch
- Operating FLT Counterbalance (3500kg)
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
- Working with other FLT Drives and Warehouse Operatives in picking and packing activity
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area at all times
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations at all times and encouraging others around you to do the same
Requirements
- 3+ years of recent experience driving FLT Counterbalance
- Previous experience within a Warehouse environment
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Profound UK Health and Safety knowledge
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Proven experience conducting reliable attendance and punctuality
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: FLTSMETH · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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