FLT Driver

Major Recruitment Huddersfield; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Major Recruitment Huddersfield is hiring a Forklift Truck Driver in the Baildon/Shipley area. This full-time role offers ongoing work with a potential for a permanent contract. Training is provided to support all levels of experience.

duties include goods in/out, loading/unloading, and stock handling with a strong emphasis on health and safety. Shift patterns rotate weekly, with on-site parking, uniform, andcanteen facilities available.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance or Bendi FLT licence required; expired/in-house accepted with proof.
• Able to perform physical work and manual handling.
• Good communication and time management skills; reliable and safety minded.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload containers and vehicles.
• Pick, move and store stock accurately within the warehouse.
• Assist with manual handling of heavier items when required.
• Carry out Goods In or Goods Out duties depending on your experience and business requirements.
• Follow warehouse and manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Skills

FLT licence

Communication skills

Time management

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Join Major Recruitment as a Forklift Truck (FLT) Driver - Whether You're Newly Qualified or Highly Experienced!

Location: Baildon / Shipley Area

Pay: £14.32 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, ongoing with the potential for a permanent position

Major Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading international automotive manufacturer based at a large, modern facility in the Baildon/Shipley area. We're looking for motivated FLT Drivers to join a hardworking and supportive team.

Whether you have little experience or many years behind the wheel, we'd love to hear from you. Full training is provided.

Vacancies are available in both Goods In and Goods Out departments, with placement dependent on your skills and previous experience.

Your Role

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload containers and vehicles.
• Pick, move and store stock accurately within the warehouse.
• Assist with manual handling of heavier items when required.
• Carry out Goods In or Goods Out duties depending on your experience and business requirements.
• Follow warehouse and manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

What We're Looking For

• Counterbalance or Bendi FLT licence.
• Expired and in-house licences are accepted, provided you can supply proof of your licence.
• Comfortable carrying out physical work and manual handling.
• Willing to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to working safely.

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rotation)

Week 1

• Monday-Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am - 11:00am

Week 2

• Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

What You'll Receive

• £14.32 per hour.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract.
• Free onsite parking.
• Uniform provided.
• Onsite canteen serving hot and cold food, plus vending machines.
• Comfortable staff break areas with TVs.
• Regular social events organised by the onsite team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.