FLT Driver

Manpower UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation service provider in Leicester is seeking an experienced FLT Driver for a temp to perm role. The position requires both Counterbalance and Reach FLT licenses and offers a pay rate of £12.97 per hour on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Responsibilities include handling palletised goods and ensuring safety practices are followed. Benefits include weekly pay, free parking, and access to various training and pension schemes.

Benefits

Weekly pay and holiday pay

Free on-site parking

Access to training and uniform

NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in FLT work.
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Awareness of health and safety practices

Education

Valid B1 Counterbalance and D1 Reach FLT Licence

Tools

Forklift Truck

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 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

Pre-screen stage screening process

• 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!