Flt Counterbalance Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Description:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industrial Recruitment Services Ltd (IRS) are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver to join our client based in Bilston.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are seeking an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting goods in/out, production and material movement across the site.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates must have a valid, in-date accredited Counterbalance FLT licence, previous experience handling large lengths of steel and experience operating an overhead crane.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This position offers a 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role:</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating an overhead crane</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Handling and moving large lengths of steel</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading and unloading materials</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing goods-in and goods-out processes</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting general factory duties when required</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining stock records using an MRP system</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out basic administrative duties</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with production and other departments</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining a clean and safe working environment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift Pattern:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Thursday:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7:00am – 3:45pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Friday:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">7:00am – 1:00pm</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits:</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.38 per hour</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Friday day shifts</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">12-week temp-to-perm opportunity</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free on-site parking</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Long-term opportunity</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Person:</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Valid, in-date accredited Counterbalance FLT licence essential</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overhead crane experience essential</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience handling large lengths of steel essential</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous manufacturing or factory experience</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">MRP/inventory system knowledge advantageous</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Basic IT skills</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of health and safety</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comfortable supporting general factory duties when required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please apply with your CV.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of ongoing work depending on performance and client</p>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industrial Recruitment Solutions (IRS) is acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of this job advertisement</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 06 Oct 2026
- Location: Bilston, Wolverhampton
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Other
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