Sales Assistant with FLT Counterbalance

  • Job Reference: 026/02099
  • Date Posted: 27 February 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Crewe
  • Location: Crewe, Cheshire
  • Salary: £13.00 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Assistant (with FLT Counterbalance).
Location: Crewe, Cheshire.
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 & Saturday 08:00-12:00.





We are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant with a valid FLT Counterbalance licence to join a busy and friendly builders merchants in Crewe, Cheshire.


This is a hands-on, customer-facing role combining sales, customer service, and yard duties. The ideal candidate will be confident dealing with customers, comfortable using computer systems, and competent operating a Counterbalance FLT.






Key Responsibilities:




  • Assisting customers with sales and general enquiries (face-to-face and over the phone)




  • Processing orders and logging customer details accurately on the computer system




  • Providing excellent customer service and product advice




  • Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently




  • Loading and unloading vehicles in the yard




  • Supporting general warehouse and yard duties as required







Requirements:




  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence (essential)




  • Previous experience in a builders merchants or similar environment preferred




  • Strong customer service and communication skills




  • Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems




  • Reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious







What's on Offer:




  • £13.00 per hour




  • Stable weekly hours




  • Friendly, team-oriented working environment




  • Opportunity to join a well-established builders merchants




If you're a motivated individual with a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today to be considered - call 01270 250001 or email your CV and FLT Certificate to crewe@driverhire.co.uk.