3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer

Ethero Strategic Staffing; Stoke-on-Trent; Sur place; GBP 11 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ethero Strategic Staffing is recruiting for a versatile 3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer based in Stoke-on-Trent. The role combines driving, forklift operation and general labour within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment.

You will be reliable, physically fit and prepared to work across different areas to move materials, load and unload, and support production teams. This full-time, on-site position offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with entitlement to drive up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate.
• Experience driving a 3.5T vehicle.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Hands-on, practical approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.

Responsabilités

• Drive company vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Deliveries and collections as required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure.
• Operate counterbalance forklift to move materials.
• Move raw materials, components and finished products around the site.
• Assist with loading and unloading engineering materials and equipment.
• Carry out general labouring duties within the engineering environment.
• Assist production and workshop teams when required.
• Keep work areas, storage areas and the yard clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and site rules.
• Carry out daily vehicle and FLT checks and report any defects or issues.
• Complete relevant paperwork and delivery documentation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the engineering operation.

Connaissances

Driving licence up to 3.5t

Counterbalance FLT licence

3.5T driving experience

FLT operation

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Manual handling

Description du poste

Job Description

3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 Salary: £13.38 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Employment: Type: Full-time Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a 3.5T Driver / FLT Counterbalance Driver / Labourer to join an established engineering company based in Stoke-on-Trent

This is a varied, hands-on role combining 3.5T driving, forklift operation and general labouring duties within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment

The successful candidate will be reliable, physically fit and comfortable working across different areas of the business, supporting the smooth movement of materials, components and finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
• Carry out deliveries and collections as required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure and protected.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck to move materials, stock and equipment.
• Load and unload deliveries using the FLT.
• Move raw materials, components and finished products around the site.
• Assist with loading and unloading engineering materials and equipment.
• Carry out general labouring duties within the engineering environment.
• Assist production and workshop teams when required.
• Keep work areas, storage areas and the yard clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow all company health & safety procedures and site rules.
• Carry out daily vehicle and FLT checks and report any defects or issues.
• Complete relevant paperwork and delivery documentation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the engineering operation.

About You

• A full UK driving licence with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence/certificate.
• Previous experience driving a 3.5T vehicle.
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Experience working within, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
• A practical and hands-on approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A reliable, punctual and flexible attitude.
• The ability to carry out manual handling and general labouring duties.

The Working Environment

You will be working within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting the movement of materials and products while assisting the wider production and workshop teams.

The role will involve a combination of driving, forklift operation, manual handling and general labouring, so a flexible approach and willingness to get involved in different tasks are essential.