FLT Driver

E3 Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive FLT Driver in Peterborough, working Monday to Friday, from 10:30 am to 7 pm. This role focuses on maintaining high-quality standards in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a Fork Lift Truck licence and experience in operating automated production lines, with responsibilities including producing quality products and maintaining machinery performance. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £32,000 plus overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of approx. £32,000

Overtime available at premium rates

31 days holiday (pro rata)

Temporary to Permanent position

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Fork Lift Truck licence.
• Able to work with SCADA and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Experience in monitoring machinery performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fork Lift Truck to support manufacturing.
• Produce high-quality products via machinery operation.
• Maintain environmental compliance as per 5S standards.

Skills

Fork Lift Truck licence

5S principles

Quality testing

SCADA operation

Team player

Job description

Join a recognised industry leader as a FLT Driver with DAYS ONLY, 10:30am to 7pm Monday to Friday. We are looking for a proactive FLT Driver, who is a team player, to maintain high-quality standards and support continuous improvement. In return, we offer excellent training, development opportunities and genuine progression routes within a supportive, team-focused environment.

What's in it for you as a FLT Driver?

• Competitive salary of approx. £32,000 (£)14.54ph
• Overtime available at premium rates of 1.5 and 2x after 48 hours
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Temporary to Permanent
• 10:30am to 7pm Shift Pattern - DAYS ONLY!! NO NIGHTS!!
• Peterborough location is easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Bedford, Corby, Kettering

Requirements for the FLT Driver

• Fork Lift Truck licence
• Operating an automated production line to manufacture products to strict QA standards
• Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or concerns
• Carrying out manufacturing adjustments and working in line with 5S principles
• Quality testing of selected product batches and escalating issues when necessary
• Working with SCADA and PLC-controlled machinery in a modern, advanced facility

Main Responsibilities of the FLT Driver

• Operating Fork Lift Truck (FLT Driver)
• Producing high-quality products through operation of production machinery
• Manual packing and movement of heavy products
• Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance (5S)
• Operating a variety of machines as part of a multi-skilled production team
• Full UK driving licence required due to site location

I look forward to receiving your FLT Driver CV, thank you Fiona McSheffrey