Flt Counterbalance Driver

Linkster Recruitment; East Midlands, Coton Park; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Linkster Recruitment's client in Swadlincote is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative on a temp-to-perm basis. The role involves moving heavy products in the yard, picking orders for dispatch, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Shifts are fixed: mornings 07:00-15:45 and afternoons 15:00-23:00, 40 hours per week. A valid FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential, along with the ability to read metric measurements and a readiness to train on additional

Formación

• Valid and accredited FLT Counterbalance certificate.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Ability to read metric measurements (cm and mm).
• Willingness to undertake training for other forklift types.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a counterbalance forklift in the yard.
• Move heavy housebuilding products and materials.
• Pick orders and prepare products for dispatch.
• Work safely and to required quality standards.
• Provide general support around plant and yard.
• Read measurements using metric system (cm and mm).

Conocimientos

FLT operation

Safety compliance

Reading measurements

Herramientas

Counterbalance forklift

Descripción del empleo

FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative

Our client, based in Swadlincote, is looking for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

Main Duties FLT Counterbalance Driver

• Operating a counterbalance forklift in the yard
• Moving heavy housebuilding products and materials
• Picking orders and preparing products for dispatch
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required quality standards
• Providing general support around the plant and yard
• Reading measurements using the metric system, including centimetres and millimetres

Requirements FLT Counterbalance Driver

• A valid and accredited **FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential**
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• Ability to work safely when handling heavy products
• Ability to read metric measurements, including cm and mm
• Flexibility to undertake additional training and operate other types of forklift equipment

Working Hours

Shifts:

• Morning shifts: 07:00am to 03:45pm Monday to Friday (fixed shift)
• Afternoon shifts: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Monday to Friday (fixed shift)

Vacancies available on morning and afternoon fixed shifts, offering 40 hours paid per week.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting rate of **£14.37 per hour**
• Potential increases to **£15.41 and £16.45 per hour** for suitable candidates. Pay increases available following successful training and upskilling on additional forklift types
• Overtime paid at:
• 1.25x Monday to Friday
• 1.5x Saturday
• 2x Sunday

This role may involve handling very heavy products, so a good level of physical fitness is required.