Barker Ross
Counterbalance Driver
Counterbalance Driver at Barker Ross, based in Wigston Parva, Leicestershire, paying £14.33 - £15.83 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £14.33 - £15.83 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wigston Parva, Leicestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
- Immediate start
Bang in line with the market for forklift driver
Reference c8f67e0b1944267f6b8d5bacfb52ae1f1c794c8b
About the role
Barker Ross is currently recruiting for an FLT Counterbalance Driver to work in an international food manufacturing company (bakery) based in the Wigston, LE18 area.
Our client has been developing bakery solutions for food service providers, retailers, and bakers for over 30 years. They operate in 20 countries around the world. They adapt their recipes and services to local traditions, eating habits and sales channels.
This role is an immediate start
This role requires a national accredited Counterbalance license.
Pay rate:
14.33 to 15.83 per hour
Working hours:
08:00 to 16:00 Friday - Tuesday
Duties:
Safely receive, store, and manage raw materials and finished goods using ERP/WMS systems, ensuring stock rotation (FIFO) and accurate inventory checks.
Complete all required paperwork, including intake, dispatch, and returns handling, ensuring accurate traceability and compliance with company procedures.
Operate a Counterbalance FLT to handle storage, dispatch, and ensure safe pallet placement in the warehouse.
Maintain a clean and organised warehouse, complying with health, safety, and environmental policies, including temperature monitoring for chilled/frozen goods.
Collaborate with the team, external drivers, and other departments to support smooth operations, escalate issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits:
Working for a reputable company
Onsite car park
Onsite canteen
Local amenities
How to apply for the FLT Counterbalance Driver job role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on (phone number removed).
REFER A COLLEAGUE - If you feel that this vacancy is not suitable for you or that you are happy with your current position, we would like to offer you the opportunity to recommend someone to us. If you have recommended that your friend or colleague telephones our offices, please advise them to state your name so that we can log your recommendation.
From the background of: Warehouse, Warehouse Operatives, Industrial, Food production, Manufacturer, Factory, Driving, Line Manager, Picking, Packing, Forklift, Fabricator, Order Picker, Packing, Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Supervisor, Welder, Cleaner, Machine Operative, FLT Drivers, Chef, Food, Labourer, Landscaper, General Site Operative.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Reference: c8f67e0b1944267f6b8d5bacfb52ae1f1c794c8b · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Barker Ross
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