Counterbalance Forklift Driver

MTrec Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a prestigious automotive company in Sunderland. The role requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and experience in a fast-paced production environment. Responsibilities include managing product movement, line feeding, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Temp to Perm opportunities

Leading pay rates

Free on-site parking

Excellent transportation links

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Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence required.
• Previous experience in a production environment is essential.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Daily meetings with the team leader or supervisor.
• Prioritise workloads within the department.
• Deal with movement of products using FLT.
• Maintain health & safety standards.
• Follow legal requirements for forklift use.

Skills

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence

Experience in a fast-paced production environment

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Confidence on the job

Tools

FLT

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
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• Christmas events and vouchers

Pay You'll Receive

• £14.09 per hour – two shift
• £15.34 per hour – three shift
• Overtime 1 – £18.87 per hour
• Overtime 2 – £22.01 per hour
• Overtime 3 – £25.15 per hour

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)

MTrec's New Opportunity

MTrec Recruitment are currently recruiting for a prestigious automotive company in the Sunderland area.

The Job You'll Do

• Daily meetings with the team leader or supervisor
• Help prioritise workloads within the department / designated production area
• 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
• 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