FLT Driver

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Wellbeing services

EAP

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an FLT Driver in Ferryhill, UK. The role covers safe receipt, storage and movement of materials in a manufacturing setting. You will operate forklift trucks, support production, and maintain housekeeping to high standards.

Initially dayshift with induction, there is potential for a 2-shift rotation. Applicants must hold a valid Counterbalance forklift license and have prior forklift experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift license required.
• Previous forklift experience in manufacturing/warehouse.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with inventory systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Move and store materials safely.
• Load and unload goods.
• Support production and assembly teams with material handling.
• Carry out routine equipment checks.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Inventory systems

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a FLT Driver, for a client located in Ferryhill. This is a Temp to Perm role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe receipt, storage, movement, and control of raw materials within a manufacturing environment.

FLT Driver Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operating forklift trucks and material handling equipment
• Moving and storing materials safely,
• Loading and unloading goods
• Supporting production and assembly teams with material handling
• Carrying out routine equipment checks
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards, reporting any equipment or material issues, and adhering to all health and safety procedures

FLT Driver Applicants:

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift License
• Must have previous forklift experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience of working with inventory systems is desirable but not essential

Company Benefits:

Temporary Staff:

• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
• EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• We reserve the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation

Permanent Staff (once moved over from temp to perm):

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
• Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership

Initially starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation. Hourly rates:

Hourly rates:

• Days: £12.71
• 2-shift: £15.25

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm & Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm.

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members. Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons