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Counterbalance FLT Driver

Posted 05 December 2024
Salary £13.81 per hour
LocationSunderland
Job type Temporary-Permanent
Industry Sector IndustrialAutomotive
ReferenceFLTWAS2003
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Temp to Perm Opportunities available after a 6-month probation period

  • Identified Manufacturing Career Path for progression including Industry lead training and development

  • Leading Pay rates including higher overtime rates

  • A well-regarded company culture

  • Free on-site parking

  • Excellent transportation links

  • Recommend a Friend £50 gift voucher

  • Christmas events and vouchers

The Pay You’ll Receive;

  • £13.81 per hour – two shift

  • £15.04 per hour – three shift

  • Overtime 1 - £18.49 per hour 

  • Overtime 2 - £21.57 per hour

  • Overtime 3 - £24.66 per hour

The Hours You’ll Work;

This position requires you to work either a rotating two-shift or three-shift pattern;

Two Shift

  • 07.00 - 15.18 (Monday to Thursday) / 07.00 - 14.53 (Friday)

  • 15.13 - 23.31 (Monday to Friday)

Three Shift

  • 07.00 - 15.00 (Monday to Friday)

  • 15.00 - 23.00 (Monday to Friday)

  • 20.45 - 07.00 (Sunday Night) / 23.00 - 07.00 (Monday night to Thursday)

The Job You’ll Do;

We are looking for candidates with forklift truck experience. The role would see you carrying out general duties including goods in, picking and packing and completing duties for despatch and inventory as designated by your supervisor.

  • Daily meetings with the team leader or supervisor

  • To help prioritise workloads within the department / designated production area

  • To deal with the movement of products within the warehouse, using the appropriate FLT.

  • Line feeding using the FLT

  • Picking and packing duties when required, and taking instructions from supervisors and management

  • Should have working knowledge of all production departments and understand the systems used

  • Maintain the company’s health & safety standards at all times

  • To follow all legal and company requirements to the use of forklifts in the Warehouse if applicable

About You;

  • Valid counterbalance FLT licence

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced production / manufacturing environment

  • A positive attitude and are willing to learn more skills on the job

  • Confidence on the job and are happy to take on more responsibility if necessary