FLT Counterbalance Driver

Major Recruitment Oldham; Royton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Permanent opportunities

Stable working environment

Monday to Friday pattern

Job summary

Major Recruitment Oldham is recruiting for FLT Counterbalance Drivers at our client site in Royton, Oldham. A valid external FLT Counterbalance licence is essential, and in-house licences cannot be accepted.

We operate rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) and fixed night shifts (10pm-6am, Mon-Fri). Training may be provided, with potential for permanent opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid external FLT Counterbalance licence (in-house licences not accepted).
• Previous FLT Counterbalance experience required.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance FLT in a busy warehouse.
• Load and unload goods and move stock around site.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and manual handling.

Skills

FLT licence (Counterbalance)

Warehouse experience

Health & safety awareness

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Major Recruitment are recruiting FLT Counterbalance Drivers for our client based in Royton, Oldham.

A valid FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential to be considered for the role. Unfortunately we are unable to accept in house licences.

We are recruiting across rotating shifts (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm) and fixed nights 10pm - 6am Monday to Friday.

General duties

• Working in a busy warehouse environment
• Operating a Counterbalance FLT
• Loading and unloading
• Moving stock around the site
• General warehouse duties
• Manual handling
• Heavy lifting
• Adhering to site health and safety
• Rotating Shifts

Pay Rate: £14.36 per hour

Working hours: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday (rotating weekly)

Fixed Night Shift

Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour

Working hours: 10pm - 6am Monday to Friday (fixed shift)

Pay will also be increased upon completion of additional FLT training, such as VNA, Reach, Bendi etc

Requirements

• Valid FLT Certificate (external accredited license required - in-house licenses cannot be accepted)
• Previous FLT Counterbalance experience
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude

Training & Site Requirements

• 2-3 weeks training on the 6:00am - 2:00pm shift before moving onto your allocated shift pattern
• Full medical assessment required prior to starting
• Drug testing
• No smoking policy on site
• Mobile phones are not permitted on the shop floor

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Permanent opportunities
• Stable working environment