Counterbalance Operative (Night)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Knights of Old Group are a leading privately owned 3rd party logistics company with over 100 years’ experience and a strong reputation for quality and efficiency in the shared user and dedicated transport solutions industry in the UK & Worldwide. Due to our continued growth and success we have vacancies for an experienced Counterbalance Operative at our Luton depot.
We are looking for a dynamic and accomplished Counterbalance FLT Driver to work as a part of our busy transit team. We can offer excellent rates of pay, pension, healthcare cash back scheme and life assurance.
Shift Available: Monday to Friday 20.00-06.00
The main responsibilities of the Counterbalance FLT Driver include:
- Picking pallets from racked locations
- Identifying and labelling pallets for dispatch
- Tipping/loading vehicles & trailers
The essential qualities of the applicants should include:
- The ability to demonstrate experience of warehouse work and trailer loading
- Valid Counterbalance licence & recent operating experience required
- The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst prioritising H & S in the workplace
- Good time management
- Good standard of English/Maths
- Good communication skills
- Team work and co-operation
If your skills match the above then we would like to hear from you so please press apply to be considered for the Counterbalance FLT Driver role.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Counterbalance Operative (Night) roles across Knight of Old's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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