Counterbalance Driver

Jobandtalent; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced FLT Drivers in Millbrook, Southampton. Candidates must have previous FLT experience and be ready for a fast-paced environment. The position offers £13.43 per hour with a rotating shift pattern from Monday to Friday. Full training will be provided, and the role includes benefits like weekly pay and holiday pay.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Holiday Pay

Performance bonus

Free parking

Onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Previous FLT experience is preferred; licence/certificate is not mandatory.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Safety shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of FLT vehicles.
• Accurately receive, pick, and load customer orders.
• Contribute towards a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

FLT experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

FLT Driver

Job&Talent are recruiting for experienced FLT (Flexi and counterbalance) operators in Millbrook, Southampton. We are looking for hard working and experienced FLT Operators to join our team; our client is ramping up for new business opportunities and are looking for core team members to join the operation.

As a FLT Driver you will need to have:

• Previous FLT experience is required; licence/certificate is not mandatory. Please be familiar with the type of FLT previously operated (Flexi and counterbalance).
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
• A can do, first-time-right and passionate approach.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.
• Safety Shoes.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay rate starts at £13.43 basic rate per hour.
• Our client offers day 1 training suitable for all candidates and will conduct a Forklift drivers’ assessment prior to day 1 to assess experience.
• We are currently looking for full-time positions, on a 2-week rotating shift pattern.
• Location: Millbrook, Southampton.
• Hours of work: Rotating shifts Monday-Friday 0600-1400, 1400-2200; shifts rotate every 2 weeks.
• Paid breaks – 30 min break daily, fully paid; 40 hours paid weekly, even though your weekly working hours will be 37.5.

Role of a FLT Operator

• Safely operate a range of FLT vehicles to meet the demands of the business in a busy industrial environment.
• Accurately receive, pick, assemble and load customer orders within depot accuracy and speed targets.
• Contribute towards a clean and safe working environment, ensuring that personal actions do not compromise the health and safety of self and/or colleagues at all times.
• Handle customer stock with care and consideration to minimise damages and maximise customer service.
• Adhere to instructions and guidelines regarding manual handling, the use of mechanical handling equipment, including pre-operational checks, reporting of defects, and the safe use and operation of all equipment.
• Loading and unloading of delivery vehicles, stacking stock onto and off pallets in a safe and stable manner ready for transit.
• Full training will be provided.

Please Note: This role requires long term commitment and is not suitable for candidates looking for short term temporary work.

Benefits of working with us as a FLT Driver

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Performance bonus and weekend pay enhancements
• Free parking
• Onsite canteen
• Helpful onsite team
• Online discount and voucher scheme
• Mortgage references

If you are interested in the above FLT Driver role please apply.

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services.

Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.