FLT CB & YARD

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts available

Temporary-to-perm opportunity

Career progression potential

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is seeking a Yard Person to join our established client in Tamworth. The role combines yard duties with forklift work, including operating a Counterbalance FLT and handling materials across multiple sites.

A full, clean UK driving licence is essential as you will drive a flatbed van between company sites. Hours are Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 8 PM, with an immediate start and potential permanent opportunity upon successful completion of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (accredited).
• Previous FLT experience in a yard/manufacturing environment.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience of manual handling duties.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• Moving and allocating stock to designated storage areas
• Transporting materials between sites using a company flatbed van
• Shunting and organising stock within the yard
• Manual handling of products and materials
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet operational targets

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

FLT experience

Full UK driving licence

Manual handling experience

Job description

We are recruiting for Yard Person to work at our established client in Tamworth!

TEMP - PERM ROLE

About the Role

This is a varied position combining both yard duties and forklift work. Your shift will be spent operating a Counterbalance FLT, with the remaining time dedicated to yard operations and manual handling tasks.

Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive a flatbed van between company sites.

Hours are Monday - Friday 11.30AM - 8PM

Key Duties

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• Moving and allocating stock to designated storage areas
• Transporting materials between sites using a company flatbed van
• Shunting and organising stock within the yard
• Manual handling of products and materials
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet operational targets

Essential Requirements

• Valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence (accredited)
• Previous FLT experience in a similar industrial, manufacturing, or yard environment
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Experience of manual handling duties
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and willing to assist where required
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Safety-conscious at all times
• Detail-focused with a proactive approach to work

What's On Offer?

• Immediate starts available
• Full training provided Temporary-to-perm opportunity
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Stable employment with an established local employer