FLT Driver

Gi Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime available

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting an experienced CB FLT Driver for a busy steel and metals site in Telford (Stafford Park). The role is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, paying £13.71 per hour plus a £50 per week night shift allowance, with rotating Monday–Friday hours.

You will safely operate a Counterbalance FLT, move loads, assist with loading/unloading and follow health and safety procedures while liaising with warehouse and production teams.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (external only; expired or in-house licences not accepted).
• Proven experience moving steel and/or large, bulky loads.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe load handling.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work full-time.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance FLT to move steel and other large, bulky items.
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring loads are secure and damage-free.
• Move, stack and store materials around the warehouse and yard.
• Work from picking lists, job sheets and delivery notes.
• Carry out basic pre-use checks on the truck and report any defects.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area, following all H&S procedures.
• Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams to support workflow.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT licence

Experience with steel/large loads

Safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Good communication

Job description

CB FLT Driver - Steel & Heavy Goods

Location: Telford - Stafford Park

Pay: £13.71 per hour + £50 per week shift allowance for a night shift

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 hours (rotating morning, afternoon & nights)

Contract: Temp to perm

We are recruiting an experienced production operator & CB FLT Driver for a busy steel and metals environment. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Counterbalance FLT to move steel and other large, bulky items
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring loads are secure and damage-free
• Move, stack and store materials around the warehouse and yard
• Work from picking lists, job sheets and delivery notes
• Carry out basic pre-use checks on the truck and report any defects
• Maintain a clean and safe working area, following all H&S procedures
• Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams to support workflow

Essential Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (external only we can't accept expired or in-house licence)
• Proven experience moving steel and/or large, bulky, awkward loads
• Confident operating in tight spaces and busy yard/warehouse environments
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe load handling
• Reliable, punctual and able to work full-time
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions

What's On Offer

• Hourly pay of £13.71 + shift allowance
• Plenty of overtime available
• Long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training

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