Experienced FLT Driver

JDR Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment Ltd has a Warehouse Operative vacancy in Bolton for someone with FLT licences. The role involves operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks to move ingredients, packaging and finished goods around a busy manufacturing site, with standard Mon-Fri 06:00–18:00 shifts.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, processing paperwork, and ensuring safety, HACCP and GMP compliance while working closely with warehouse and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks.
• Holds the relevant FLT licences or certificates.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach Trucks safely and efficiently.
• Receive, check and store deliveries correctly.
• Deliver ingredients and packaging to production lines just-in-time.
• Load finished products for dispatch.
• Complete warehouse paperwork and records accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene.
• Follow Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP requirements.

Skills

FLT licences

Counterbalance

Reach Truck

Warehouse experience

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Warehouse Operative - FLT & Reach Truck

Must hold relevant FLT Licences - Counter Balance or Reach Truck

Monday to Friday, alternating 06:00 to 18:00

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative - FLT to join a busy manufacturing environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring ingredients, packaging and finished products are moved safely and efficiently around the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Reach Trucks safely and efficiently
• Receive, check and correctly store deliveries
• Deliver ingredients and packaging to production lines on a just-in-time basis

• Load finished products ready for dispatch
• Complete warehouse paperwork and records accurately
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP requirements
• Work closely with the Warehouse and Production teams to meet daily requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks
• Holds the relevant FLT/Reach Truck licences or certificates
• Has previous warehouse or manufacturing experience
• Understands the importance of Health & Safety and Food Safety
• Is confident operating machinery and completing paperwork
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and looking for ways to improve

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.