Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Temp to Perm opportunity with an esteemed North East business. You will be working for a Benton based production company who specialise in providing their services to major household brands and companies nationally. The company is growing and needing to actively recruit meaning there is scope for guaranteed shifts, permanent contracts and more new hires over the next few months. You will be trained on day shift and then be allocated a shift and move onto Days, Twilight's and Nights.

3 Shift pattern Mon - Fri

Day Shift 07:00 - 15:00

Twilight Shift 15:00 - 23:00

Night Shift 23:00 - 07:00

You get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.

40 hours per week.

THE BUSINESS

Would you like to work for a well-established and award winning business who is a regional leader and unique in its field? Our client has 41 years in its industry and is having great success with growth across the business and is a leading innovator in its field. Our client is passionate about their impact on the environment and has invested in new technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. As a result, they can provide a long term employment opportunity for an experienced FLT driver. Working at the Benton based site you will be part of a great team delivering high service levels in a fast-paced environment.

THE ROLE

The position is a Fork Lift Truck driver. You will operate a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck carrying out tasks around the site. Some of your duties will include:

1. Moving goods around the factory and organising these as necessary.
2. Carrying out yard duties such as unloading or loading trucks.
3. Completion of relevant paperwork in accordance to the business SOP's.
4. Following company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies.
5. Carrying out manual handling of heavy goods.
6. Maintaining high levels of housekeeping where necessary.
7. Working as part of a team focused on achieving the business' goals.

THE PERSON

You will have a positive can-do attitude as the business prides itself on being different which is their competitive advantage. You will be punctual, reliable, show a strong work ethic and mature approach as a result of this. This role is ideal for you to get a fantastic work-life balance and other duties will include:

1. A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence is required.
2. Minimum 1 year recent FLT experience.
3. Experience of operating an FLT within a warehouse environment.
4. Flexibility to undertake additional duties such as heavy manual handling and factory duties.
5. Keen to learn and adapt to taking on new tasks and developing new skills.
6. Strong work ethic and a mature approach to duties.
7. Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
8. Valid UK driving licence.

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm opportunity with a well-established and award winning business.

£12.32 per hour

3 Shift pattern Mon - Fri

Day Shift 07:00 - 15:00

Twilight Shift 15:00 - 23:00

Night Shift 23:00 - 07:00

You get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.

40 hours per week.

Excellent work-life balance with days off work.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go directly to our consultant Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry or any other member of the Industrial team on (phone number removed) Option 1.