FLT Driver

Adecco; Gloucester; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PPE provided

Temp-to-perm potential

Team-focused environment

Zusammenfassung

Adecco is seeking an experienced FLT Driver for a busy yard in Gloucester. The role combines forklift driving, goods handling and dispatch duties in a hands-on environment.

You will operate forklifts, support deliveries and ensure accurate stock control, with PPE provided for outdoor work. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers long-term potential and a collaborative team setting.

Qualifikationen

• Previous FLT experience is essential.
• Current or recently expired FLT licence preferred; in-house certification considered.

Aufgaben

• Operate electric and diesel forklifts to move, load and unload materials within the yard.
• Receive deliveries, unload goods and verify against documentation.
• Load seven lorries each afternoon in the correct order for dispatch.
• Handle larger stillages and cages (up to six metres long).
• Coordinate loading with drivers and ensure vehicles are ready for departure.
• Record goods in/out using handheld scanners and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Organise stock within the yard for easy access to loading and dispatch.
• Assist with order fulfilment, picking and packing as needed.
• Support replenishment with stock movement and organisation.
• Perform basic checks on goods to confirm correct items and quantities.

Kenntnisse

FLT driving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Handheld scanners

Jobbeschreibung

FLT Driver (Temp to Perm)

Location: Gloucester

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Contract: Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced FLT Driver looking for a varied, hands-on role? We're recruiting for a FLT Yard Operative to join a busy team in Gloucester, supporting the smooth running of goods in and dispatch operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of forklift driving, yard duties and working as part of a team. You'll play an important role in ensuring deliveries are received efficiently, orders are prepared and vehicles are loaded correctly and ready for dispatch.

What you'll be doing:

• Operating electric and diesel forklifts to safely move, load and unload materials around the yard.
• Receiving incoming deliveries, unloading stillages and checking goods against delivery documentation.
• Loading a fleet of seven lorries each afternoon, ensuring goods are loaded safely and in the correct order for dispatch.
• Handling larger stillages and metal cages, including loads up to six metres long.
• Liaising with drivers to coordinate loading requirements and ensure vehicles are ready for departure.
• Completing goods in and goods out paperwork, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Using handheld scanners to record, check and track incoming and outgoing goods.
• Organising and positioning stock within the yard to ensure materials are easily accessible for loading and dispatch.
• Occasionally assisting with order fulfilment, picking and packing goods ready for delivery.
• Supporting the replenishment team with moving and organising stock when required.
• Carrying out basic checks on goods to ensure the correct items and quantities are received or dispatched.
• Helping to maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised yard, following site health and safety procedures.
• Working closely with warehouse, yard and transport colleagues to keep daily operations running smoothly.

What we're looking for:

• Previous FLT experience is essential, with the confidence to handle longer and larger loads as well as standard pallets.
• A current or recently expired FLT licence is preferred, although in-house certification will also be considered.
• Good attention to detail when completing paperwork and checking deliveries.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with drivers and colleagues.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in different aspects of yard and warehouse operations.
• Someone comfortable working predominantly outdoors, with appropriate PPE provided.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude towards safety and getting the job done.

What's on offer?

• £13.50 per hour starting rate.
• Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term potential.
• A varied role combining forklift driving, goods handling and dispatch duties.
• Appropriate PPE provided for outdoor working.
• A busy, team-focused working environment where you'll play an important part in the day-to-day operation.