FLT Counterbalance and Reach
Gi Group
£12.60/hour
Hyde, Greater Manchester
Full time, temporary
The Breakroom Take
- Great team mates
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Proper breaks
About Gi Group
Gi Group provides temporary & permanent recruitment, staffing and jobs across multiple sectors.
Job description from Gi Group
We're currently looking for an experienced FLT Counterbalance and Reach Truck Driver to join our team. This is a full-time role working weekdays only, offering a steady shift pattern and competitive pay.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating FLT Counterbalance and Reach trucks safely and efficiently
* Picking and packing components to order
* Loading and unloading deliveries
* Supporting general warehouse duties as required
Requirements:
* Valid FLT Counterbalance and Reach licenses
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Good attention to detail and a solid work ethic
* Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
What We Offer:
* Consistent Monday to Friday hours - no weekends!
* £12.60 per hour with weekly pay
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to grow within the company
If you're a reliable forklift driver with a good attitude and the right licenses, we'd love to hear from you!
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
Job insights from Breakroom
Fork-lift truck drivers
Forklift drivers load and unload goods in warehouses, building sites, airports and ports
What you’ll do as a Fork-lift truck driver:
- Drive fork-lift truck
- Loading and unloading of goods from forklift truck
- Train and pass relevant driving and safety tests
- Responsible for health and saftey
- Basic maintenance of vehicle
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
Map
Hyde, Greater Manchester
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Gi Group pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
36% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Gi Group pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
50% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Gi Group get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Gi Group pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Gi Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
91% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Gi Group worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
45% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Gi Group?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Gi Group managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Gi Group?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Gi Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Gi Group get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people aren’t stressed
Is it stressful to work at Gi Group?
Most people don’t feel stressed here.
How we know this
77% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Gi Group enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Gi Group recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
77% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Gi Group?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Gi Group?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Gi Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
62% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Gi Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Gi Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
In the sun
Worst thing
Parking car to close together
Driver at Gi Group, August 2024
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