CB FLT Driver – Steel & Heavy Goods

Location: Telford - Stafford Park

Pay: £13.71 per hour (rising to £15.05 after 12 weeks)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (can be negotiated)

Contract: Temp to perm

We are recruiting an experienced CB FLT Driver for a busy steel and metals environment. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance FLT to move steel and other large, bulky items
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring loads are secure and damage-free
• Move, stack and store materials around the warehouse and yard
• Work from picking lists, job sheets and delivery notes
• Carry out basic pre-use checks on the truck and report any defects
• Maintain a clean and safe working area, following all H&S procedures
• Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams to support workflow

Essential Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (external only we can't accept expired or in-house licence)
• Proven experience moving steel and/or large, bulky, awkward loads
• Confident operating in tight spaces and busy yard/warehouse environments
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe load handling
• Reliable, punctual and able to work full-time
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions

What’s On Offer

• Hourly pay of £13.71, increasing to £15.05 after 12 weeks
• Plenty of overtime available
• Standard daytime hours – Monday to Friday, no nights
• Long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training

If you have solid CB FLT experience specifically with steel and heavy goods, and you’re looking for a stable, long-term role, please apply today with your CV or contact us for more information.