FLT CB & YARD

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression prospects

Stable employment with an established,

local employer

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd in Tamworth is seeking a Yard Person for a temp-to-perm role. The job combines yard duties with Counterbalance FLT operation and requires a full, clean UK driving licence to drive a flatbed between sites.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. The role involves loading/unloading, stock movement, and manual handling, with a strong focus on health and safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT licence (accredited).
• Previous FLT experience in industrial/yard 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.
• Valid and in-date FLT licence.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and safety

Punctuality

Safety-conscious

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Flatbed van driving

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
• 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

We're looking for candidates who are:

• 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?

• Excellent career progression prospects
• Stable employment with an established local employer