Flt Counterbalance Driver
Gap Personnel
Tinsley · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£16 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Tinsley, South Yorkshire
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Location: Sheffield, S9
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:15am–4:15pm
Pay: £16 Per hour
Contract: 12-week temporary contract with a view to permanent employment
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver to join a busy industrial operation based in Tinsley, S9
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a counterbalance forklift and feeding machinery with materials, working within a fast-paced metal-processing environment.
The Role
* Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
* Feeding machines with the required materials
* Moving and handling metal products around the site
* Loading and unloading materials when required
* Supporting the production team to keep machinery running efficiently
* Following all site health & safety procedures
* Completing basic measurements and calculations as required
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* Previous counterbalance forklift experience
* Experience working within the metals industry
* Ideally, experience with processes such as metal crushing, turning or similar
* A good level of maths and numeracy
* Good attention to detail
* A strong work ethic and reliable attendance
* The ability to work safely and as part of a team
* A valid counterbalance FLT licence/certificate
Hours & Benefits
* Monday to Friday
* 7:15am–4:15pm
* 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
* Long-term employment opportunity for the right candidate
* Work within an established industrial environment
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