FLT Driver

Gap Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gloucester is seeking a FLT C/B Driver to join their busy timber yard. You will be responsible for operating a counterbalance forklift, conducting manual handling, and ensuring accurate loading and unloading of deliveries. Ideal candidates should have a valid forklift licence, good English communication skills, and be comfortable with physical work. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £13.00 p/h with potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Good understanding of quantities and dimensions on order sheets.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift for loading and unloading.
• Interacting with team members and conducting manual handling.
• Reading and understanding delivery notes and works orders.

Skills

Communication

Manual handling

Counting

Reading delivery notes

Job description

Job Title: FLT C/B Driver

Location: Gloucester

Pay Rate: £13.00 p/h

Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities available

gap personnel Gloucester are currently recruiting a forklift driver for Client’s busy timber yard in Gloucester. Duties include, loading their own vehicles, unloading articulated vehicles delivering to them, and also general forklift and yard duties. There will also be some interaction with other team members in this role as you will be required to take materials in and out of the workshops.

You will be using a counterbalance forklift, and a current counterbalance forklift licence is a requirement for this role. You must also be comfortable reading quantities and dimensions on order sheets, as well as using a tape measure accurately.

Main Duties as a FLT Counterbalance Driver

• Forklift driving
• Manual handling
• Counting and measuring
• Accurate reading and understanding of delivery notes, picking notes, and works orders.
• Good Communication between operatives on site.
• Working independently

Working Hours:

• Monday To Friday 07:00-16:00

Hourly Pay Rates

• Basic Rate - £13.00

Performance will be judged on:

• Safe and efficient working practices
• Accuracy and safety of vehicle loading and unloading,
• Demeanour
• Understanding of company processes

This is a physical role and will suit someone used to manually handling products as well as the use of a forklift. Good English is required for this role due to the communication required between operatives and supervisors. This is for speed, accuracy and safety purposes.

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