General Shop Floor Labourer with FLT

Company: Optima UK Inc Ltd
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Location: Leicestershire
Job Description:

Job Title: General Shop Floor Labourer with FLT Licence Location: Leicester, LE2 Shift: Day Shift, 39 hours p/w Mon to Thu Salary: 13.50 – 14.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Permanent role
  • Overtim
  • Progressio
  • Free parking
  • Life Insuranc
  • Company Pension

About the Company

A well-established and growing manufacturing business, specialising in the production of high-quality engineered products. The company prides itself on its strong team culture, commitment to quality, and investment in both its people and equipment. This is a great opportunity to join a stable organisation offering long-term career prospects.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a General Shop Floor Labourer with a valid FLT Counterbalance licence to support day-to-day operations within a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move materials safely around the site
  • Loading and unloading deliveries
  • Supporting production teams with general labouring duties
  • Moving stock between departments and workstations
  • Assisting with packing, palletising, and preparing goods for dispatch
  • Keeping the shop floor clean, tidy, and organised
  • Adhering to all health and safety procedures

About You

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (in-date)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Willingness to carry out a mix of FLT and manual labour duties
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good awareness of health and safety

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an engineering or production environment
  • Experience with stock control or goods-in/goods-out processes

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To apply for the General Shop Floor Labourer with FLT Licence position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.

Posted: April 1st, 2026