FLT Driver

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Glenfield is seeking an experienced FLT Driver to handle palletised products. This role offers 12-hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis with a pay of £12.97 per hour. Candidates must possess a valid Counterbalance and Reach licence, with previous FLT experience preferred. Benefits include weekly pay, free parking, training, and access to additional benefits. Immediate assessments are available for quick onboarding.

Benefits

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Free on-site parking

NEST pension scheme

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Must have a valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT Licence.
• B3 Licence is preferred however not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handling of palletised products.
• Removal and retrieval of palletised goods.
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers.
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production.

Skills

FLT work experience

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Health and safety awareness

Warehouse experience

Education

Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence

Valid Reach FLT Licence

Job description

Role: FLT Driver (Counterbalance and Reach)
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off, working 06:00-18:00
Pay: £12.97 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm

Manpower are currently looking for experienced FLT Drivers who hold both a Reach and a Counterbalance licence to work for our busy distribution client based in Leicester.

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

We are looking for candidates who can work on a 4 on 4 off basis from 06:00 - 18:00, you will be working 12 hour shifts and if you get on well will be taken on into a permanent role at the end of the assignment.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Handling of palletised products
• Removal and retrieval of palletised goods,
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers
• Putting pallets into line feeder for production purposes

Candidates who are successful at pre-screen stage will need to compete the following before any perm roles are offered:

• On Site Interview
• FLT Assessment
• Minimum 12 weeks assignment (inc 2 weeks training)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work
• Must have a valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT Licence
• B3 Licence is preferred however not essential
• Flexible approach to work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Valid Forklift Truck licence.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay and holiday pay.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to Manpower Associates benefits.
• NEST pension scheme for your future.
• Access to Manpower MyPath benefits.
• Full training and uniform provided.
• Immediate FLT assessments available for quick start!

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!