Baltic Recruitment
Forklift Counterbalance Driver
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Forklift Counterbalance Driver
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Transport Provided from Scarborough
Looking for a long-term role with great pay, excellent work-life balance, and real career progression? This could be the opportunity for you.
Baltic Recruitment are excited to be partnered with WHS Plastics, a global leader in plastic injection moulding, supplying high-quality products to customers worldwide. We're looking for motivated Forklift Drivers to join a growing logistics team in Pickering.
This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with pay increases after probation and clear opportunities to develop your skills and build a long-term career.
What You'll Get
- Starting pay of £13.30 per hour
- Weekly attendance bonus during probation
- Increased pay to £13.83 per hour after 12 weeks
- Overtime paid at £18.62 - £19.36 per hour
- Weekly pay
- No weekend working
- Paid breaks
- Induction and training
- Long-term, stable opportunity
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Referral bonus scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite canteen
- Transport provided from various pick-up points in Scarborough if required
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What You'll Be Doing
- Safely operating Counterbalance FLT
- Manual handling
- Loading and unloading products
- Goods in/goods out
- Quality checking
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Fast paced environment
- Adhere to Health and Safety
What We're Looking For
- Reliable and committed individuals
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Great attention to detail
- Team players with a flexible approach
- Must hold a fully accredited Counterbalance licence
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Shift Pattern
- 12-hour shifts on a rotating 3-shift pattern
- Candidates must be able to work all shifts.
- Days: Wednesday to Friday
- 7:50am - 8:00pm
- Then 2 rest days
- Nights: Monday to Wednesday
- 7:50pm - 8:00am
- Then 4 rest days
- Split Shift: Monday & Tuesday - Days
- Then 1 rest day
- Thursday & Friday - Nights
- Then 4 rest days
- Days: Wednesday to Friday
Why Join?
This is more than just a Forklift role, it's a chance to join a family-owned company that invests in its people, rewards hard work and offers genuine long-term opportunities from day one.
If you're ready to start a new opportunity with a company where you can grow and succeed, apply today or contact Baltic Recruitment for more information.
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