FLT Driver

Meridian Business Support; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Leeds is seeking an FLT Driver on a temporary basis, with opportunities for permanent placement. The role involves managing inbound stock, handling waste, and ensuring smooth operations in the warehouse. Candidates must have a valid FLT license and a UK driving license. Shift patterns are rotating to balance workload across the team. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in Goods-In or warehouse environments preferred.
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Mandatory in-date FLT license and UK Category B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check all inbound stock in line with delivery schedules.
• Manage the loading of residual plastic and general waste.
• Handle and sort empty pallets, ensuring timely pallet flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Self-motivated

Tools

Counterbalance FLT license

Reach Truck license

Job description

FLT driver required on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidate. Ideally with Counterbalance & Reach licence but will accept just Counterbalance. Must also have a full UK Category B Driving Licence.

To manage and coordinate all goods-in operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, inspection, documentation, and safe handling of all inbound deliveries. This role plays a vital part in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting a smooth warehouse flow directly linked to the production facility.

This role is based on a rotating shift pattern to balance operational volume fairly across the team.

• Early Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Late Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Morning shifts typically handle higher delivery volumes and therefore require increased support. The rotation ensures fairness across the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Goods-In or warehouse environments (manufacturing/logistics preferred); full training will be provided.
• High attention to detail for checking product codes, quantities, and documentation.
• Solid understanding of manual handling and Health & Safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident personality, capable of taking initiative and managing tasks under pressure.
• Mandatory: In-date FLT license, plus Reach Truck preferred.
• Mandatory: UK Category B driving license, as driving the counterbalance truck between buildings via a public road is required (until relocation to a single-site facility later this year).
• Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbound Stock Handling: Receive and check all inbound stock and materials in line with delivery schedules. Unload daily deliveries safely and accurately, feeding materials to production in real time. Cross-check deliveries against expected quantities and delivery windows.
• Waste Management: Manage the loading of residual plastic, general waste, and non-usable materials into skips, bins, and compactors. Ensure waste areas are kept clean and safe.
• Pallet & Material Handling: Handle and sort empty pallets, including lifting, stacking, and segregating damaged ones. Support production by ensuring timely pallet flow where needed. Collaborate closely with the warehouse and production teams for seamless operation.

Job Info

• Job Title: FLT Driver
• Company: Meridian Business Support
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Jul 30th 2025
• Closes: Aug 30th 2025
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time

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