Posted 29 July, 2026
MHE Driver / Yard Operator
Barker Ross Group
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Barker Ross is currently recruiting for an FLT Counterbalance Driver/Yard Operative for an operation based in the LE12 Shepshed (Loughborough) area. This company has been in business for over 70 years and has provided solutions to a variety of companies in the metal recycling industry including: smelting, shredding and granulation.If you enjoy a hands on, physical role and are looking for an immediate start, apply today.This role requires a national accredited Counterbalance license.Experience operating a grab or shovel is desirable and will be considered an advantage.Information:Pay: £14.50 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm (1hour unpaid break)RequirementsNationally accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)Experience operating a grab or shovel is desirable and would be an advantagePrevious experience in a similar yard or industrial environmentComfortable working in a physically demanding roleReliable with a strong work ethicDutiesBanking HGVs safely around the yardLoading and unloading HGVs using a Counterbalance forkliftTaking photographs of incoming materials and outgoing copper loadsWorking both indoors and outdoorsLoading dust, steel, and reject materials and identifying the correct material typesCarrying out forklift operations safely and efficientlyManual handling and sorting of materialsSweeping, housekeeping, and maintaining an organised scrap yardCompleting daily vehicle checksEmptying waste skipsFollowing all site procedures and Health and Safety regulationsBenefits£14.50 per hourWeekly payImmediate start availableOptional overtime and weekend work, when availableHands on role with long term opportunities for the right candidateHow to apply for the FLT Counterbalance Driver/Yard Operative job role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on 0116 204 2600 .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. Do you live in Leicester, Whetstone, Enderby, Lutterworth, Coalville, Braunstone, Wigston, Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire.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.TPBN1_UKTJ
