FLT Driver

Looking for your next FLT Counterbalance Operatives role in Desford with a 3-day weekend? Join Caterpillar as an FLT Counterbalance Operative through Randstad. Whether you hold an accredited certificate or an in-house…

Pay rate £13.83 – £18.52/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 13 October 2026

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Looking for your next FLT Counterbalance Operatives role in Desford with a 3-day weekend?

Join Caterpillar as an FLT Counterbalance Operative through Randstad. Whether you hold an accredited certificate or an in-house license, this role offers full ongoing training, fantastic site perks, and flexible AM, PM, or Night shifts.

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

Various hours working on either a 4 or 5 day working week Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday
Friday early Finish
Pay rate Am £13.83 per hour, can rise up to £14.58 after 6 months!
Pay rate Pm £16.60 per hour, can rise up to £17.49 after 6 months!
Pay rate Nights £17.57 per hour, can rise up to £18.52 after 6 months!Requirements:

A valid FLT Licence - in-house licences are accepted.
6 months Fork Lift Driving experience
Health and Safety awareness
Benefits:

A comprehensive induction
Free parking
Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals
Excellent on-site facilities
Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)
Discounted gym membership with access to onsite sporting facilities
temporary to permanent positions offered (subject to criteria)
Monthly bonus rewarding your performance
Regular performance reviews and recognition schemes
Candidate surveys - we value your opinions and welcome your feedback
Auto Pension scheme enrolment
Ongoing professional training and a dedicated Randstad Team based on-site, ready to assist and support you
Unique benefits app with shopping, holiday and much more directly available to Randstad workers
Responsibilities:

Drive Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks (Please note, this role is predominantly truck-based, but may require work away from the truck from time to time)
Transport materials throughout the facility to the point of use
General warehouse duties
Manual Handling
Use handheld scanners to locate and identify products
Conduct pre-operation safety check on your vehicle
Decant deliveries and pick parts
Apply today to gain experience and enjoy an excellent reward package from an industry world leader!
Please note that a drug and alcohol test will be undertaken prior to being offered an assignment.
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

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