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FLT Counterbalance driver

Job details
Posting date: 02 June 2026
Salary: £15.96 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 June 2026
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3PH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: FLTBlunham_1780417116

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Summary

Do you have experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment ? Do you have a FLT Counterbalance licence?

Are you based in or around Blunham?

Role: FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour

Shift Patterns: Pitman Shift pattern, 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights & weekends on a rotation basis)

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
  • Unloading & loading vehicles
  • FLT Driving
  • Achieving high quality standards on all work produced
  • Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
  • Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements:

  • Previous experience in a production environment
  • FLT Counterbalance
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
  • Able to conduct manual handling

Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
  • Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
  • Paid holiday
  • Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
  • Chance to receive £25* for referring a friend
  • Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
  • Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing onsite

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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