Forklift Driver Reach
Pertemps · Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Forklift Driver Reach at Pertemps, based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, paying £14.01 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £14.01 per hour
- Location
- Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 2 months ago
- Closes
- 2 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
18% below the typical rate for forklift driver
Reference 339139527
About the role
Yard Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver – Measham
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver to join our client’s team in Measham on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role combining Counterbalance FLT operation, waste handling and general yard/site duties.
The successful candidate will need to be physically fit, safety-conscious and confident working in an outdoor yard environment.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 06:00 – 12:00
30-minute unpaid break
Pay Rate
£14.01 per hour
Key Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver/Yard Operative looking for a long-term position with the potential to become permanent.
If you have the relevant FLT experience and are looking for a varied, hands-on role, apply today with your CV or contact us for more information.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Yard Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver to join our client’s team in Measham on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role combining Counterbalance FLT operation, waste handling and general yard/site duties.
The successful candidate will need to be physically fit, safety-conscious and confident working in an outdoor yard environment.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 06:00 – 12:00
30-minute unpaid break
Pay Rate
£14.01 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently around the yard and site.
- Emptying 1100-litre waste bins into compactors.
- Moving full waste barrels onto pallets and preparing them for collection.
- Decanting waste into skips and carrying out general waste-handling duties.
- Loading waste barrels onto lorries, including a scheduled monthly collection.
- Moving IBCs containing water/oil safely around site.
- Assisting with monthly tanker collections.
- Carrying out general housekeeping and keeping the yard and site clean, tidy and organised.
- Carrying out live loads, including transferring liquid/paste denature from the skimmer room to the rear service yard using an open mini skip.
- Safely transporting materials downhill from the skimmer room to the rear service yard.
- Following all site procedures, risk assessments and health & safety requirements.
- Working safely around waste, liquids, vehicles and other site operations.
- Assisting with other general yard duties as required.
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate and demonstrable experience.
- Previous experience in a yard, waste, industrial or warehouse environment is advantageous.
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and moving heavy/full barrels.
- Confident working outdoors and carrying out physically demanding duties.
- Comfortable handling waste materials and working around skips, compactors and IBCs.
- Confident and safety-conscious when carrying out live loading operations.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
- A flexible approach to general yard and site duties.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver/Yard Operative looking for a long-term position with the potential to become permanent.
If you have the relevant FLT experience and are looking for a varied, hands-on role, apply today with your CV or contact us for more information.
Reference: 339139527 · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 2 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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