FLT Driver

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A busy distribution client in Leicester is seeking experienced FLT Drivers with both Reach and Counterbalance licences. The role involves handling palletised products and operating on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Successful candidates may transition to permanent positions based on performance.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Valid FLT licences required.

Responsibilities

• Handling of palletised products.
• Stacking and loading pallets on and off trailers.
• Putting pallets into line feeders for production.

Skills

Flexibility

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

B1 Counterbalance Licence

D1 Reach Licence

B3 Licence (preferred)

Job description

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Role:

FLT Driver (Counterbalance and Reach)

Hours of work:

06:00-18:00

Pay:

£12.97 per hour

Contract:

Temp to Perm

Manpower is currently seeking 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, offering a range of services including Drayage, Global freight forwarding, and Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and collaborates with customers to develop action plans to reduce emissions.

We are looking for candidates who can work on a 4 on 4 off basis from 06:00 to 18:00, with 12-hour shifts. Successful candidates may be offered a permanent role at the end of the assignment, contingent upon performance.

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 feeders for production purposes

Candidates who pass the pre-screen stage will need to complete the following before any permanent roles are offered:

• On-site interview
• FLT assessment
• Two weeks of training successfully completed
• Minimum 12-week assignment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work
• Valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT licences
• B3 licence is preferred; if not held, a valid driving licence is required for in-house training to obtain B3 licence
• Flexible approach to work
• Awareness of health and safety practices in the workplace
• Previous warehouse experience
• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Access to Manpower Associates benefits
• NEST pension scheme
• Access to Manpower MyPath benefits
• Full training and uniform provided