Counterbalance And Reach Driver

MTrec Ltd Technical; Bedale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Permanent position

Onsite parking

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

MTrec Technical are representing our client in their search for an experienced Goods In Specialist to ensure smooth flow of materials into manufacturing. The role operates under a continental shift pattern and requires valid Counterbalance and Reach FLT licenses.

You will handle pallets and forklifts, organise inventory, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain material availability. Ideal candidates are physically fit, able to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment, and have prior

Qualifications

• Counterbalance and Reach FLT licenses are essential.
• Experience in goods handling, warehousing or distribution is required.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual handling equipment to move, load and unload materials.
• Pick, prepare and organise inventory for operational requirements.
• Transport materials between storage locations and work areas.
• Return unused inventory to storage locations.
• Inspect items for quality and procedural compliance.
• Verify inventory records match physical stock.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure material availability.
• Maintain accuracy in inventory transactions and documentation.
• Ensure loads are secure during receipt, storage and dispatch.
• Assist with waste management and periodic stock checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Manual handling

Time-pressured environment

Verbal communication

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

Reach FLT license

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full-time and permanent opportunity
• A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.
• Immediate Starts available
• Progression and Development opportunities
• A competitive basic salary
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec's new opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for an experienced Goods In Specialist. This role will be critical for ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products into the manufacturing area and would suit those who enjoy working in busy, fast-paced environments

This role is working a continental shift pattern, and applicants MUST hold valid Counterbalance and Reach FLT Licenses.

The Job you will do:

• Operate manual handling equipment, including pallet trucks and forklifts, to move, load and unload materials.
• Pick, prepare and organise inventory for operational requirements.
• Transport materials between storage locations, work areas and designated operational zones.
• Return unused inventory to appropriate storage locations.
• Inspect items to verify compliance with quality and procedural requirements and report any discrepancies.
• Verify that inventory information is accurately reflected between physical stock and system records.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate material availability.
• Identify and upscale inventory discrepancies, labelling issues or stock variances through established procedures.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all physical and system-based inventory transactions.
• Ensure loads are secure during receipt, storage and dispatch activities.
• Receive, process and record inventory in accordance with warehouse management procedures.
• Escalate delivery issues through established reporting channels.
• Coordinate the return of damaged, non-conforming or surplus materials to suppliers where required.
• Complete all required documentation and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support periodic inventory audits and stock checks.
• Assist with waste management and recycling activities as required.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised working environments always.

About you:

• Valid and in-date Counterbalance and Reach FLT Licenses are essential for this role.
• Previous experience of working within goods handling, warehousing, or distribution is required.
• Ideally, you will be from an industry with a fast-paced environment.
• Physically Fit, and capable of manual handling where required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and often in a time-pressured environment.
• Good verbal communication skills