Counterblance & Combilift FLT Driver

Thorn Baker Group; Thurcroft; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance and Combilift Driver to join a busy manufacturing and production environment in Rotherham (S66).

You will operate Counterbalance and Combilift FLTs, loading/unloading materials, moving stock around site, and supporting production when required.

This is a permanent role with Monday to Thursday, 7.15am - 5.00pm, paying £14.00 - £16.00 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date Counterbalance FLT licence – essential.
• Valid in-date Combilift licence – essential.
• Experience operating Counterbalance and Combilift FLTs.
• Recent experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Counterbalance and Combilift FLTs in a busy manufacturing site.
• Load and unload materials, products and deliveries.
• Move raw materials, stock and finished goods around site.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure materials stored correctly and safely.
• Support warehouse and production with material movements.
• Assist with manufacturing and production duties when required.
• Follow production processes, work instructions and safety procedures.
• Carry out basic checks and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work as part of a team and independently.

Skills

FLT driver

Counterbalance licence

Combilift licence

Warehouse environment experience

Job description

Counterbalance & Combilift Driver

Location: Rotherham (S66)
Pay: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour DOE
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7.15am - 5.00pm
Job Type: Full-time

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance and Combilift Driver to join a busy manufacturing and production environment based in Rotherham (S66).

This is a hands-on role for an experienced FLT operator who is confident operating both Counterbalance and Combilift trucks and is happy to support the wider manufacturing and production team when required.

The Role

• Safely operating Counterbalance and Combilift FLTs within a busy manufacturing environment
• Loading and unloading materials, products and deliveries
• Moving raw materials, stock and finished goods around the site
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Ensuring materials are stored correctly and safely
• Supporting the warehouse and production areas with material movements
• Assisting with manufacturing and production duties when required
• Following production processes, work instructions and Health & Safety procedures
• Carrying out basic checks and maintaining a safe working environment
• Working to quality, productivity and safety standards
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised
• Working as part of a wider manufacturing team while also being able to work independently

What We're Looking For

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence – essential
• Valid, in-date Combilift licence – essential
• Previous experience operating both Counterbalance and Combilift trucks
• Recent experience within a warehouse, manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• Confident moving materials safely around a busy site
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Good attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions and work to deadlines
• Flexible and willing to help across manufacturing and production when required
• Comfortable working as part of a team and independently
• Positive attitude and willingness to get involved with different areas of the business

You must hold an independent, in-date licence for both Counterbalance and Combilift to be considered for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FLT Driver, Forklift Driver, Counterbalance Driver, Combilift Driver or FLT Operative looking for a permanent Monday-to-Thursday working pattern within a busy manufacturing environment.

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