FLT Driver

Randstad UK; Upper Hartshay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Monthly bonus

Enhanced holiday accrual

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring an FLT Counterbalance Operative at Desford. The role offers flexible shifts (AM, PM, or Night) with full training and excellent on-site perks, supported by Randstad.

Accredited FLT licence or in-house license accepted, with 6 months of forklift experience and strong health and safety awareness. Induction, free parking, canteen facilities, and a range of benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT Licence (in-house licences accepted)
• 6 months forklift driving experience
• Health and safety awareness required

Responsibilities

• Drive Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks; predominantly truck-based with occasional non-truck duties
• Transport materials throughout the facility to points of use
• Perform general warehouse duties
• Manual handling tasks
• Use handheld scanners to locate and identify products
• Conduct pre-operation safety checks on vehicle
• Decant deliveries and pick parts

Skills

FLT Licence

Fork Lift Driving experience

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Looking for your next FLT Counterbalance Operatives role in Desford with a 3-day weekend? Join Caterpillar as an FLT Counterbalance Operative through Randstad. Whether you hold an accredited certificate or an in-house license, this role offers full ongoing training, fantastic site perks, and flexible AM, PM, or Night shifts.

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

• Various hours working on either a 4 or 5 day working week Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday
• Friday early Finish
• Pay rate Am £13.83 per hour, can rise up to £14.58 after 6 months!
• Pay rate Pm £16.60 per hour, can rise up to £17.49 after 6 months!
• Pay rate Nights £17.57 per hour, can rise up to £18.52 after 6 months!

Requirements:

• A valid FLT Licence - in-house licences are accepted.
• 6 months Fork Lift Driving experience
• Health and Safety awareness

Benefits:

• A comprehensive induction
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals
• Excellent on-site facilities
• Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)
• Discounted gym membership with access to onsite sporting facilities
• temporary to permanent positions offered (subject to criteria)
• Monthly bonus rewarding your performance
• Regular performance reviews and recognition schemes
• Candidate surveys - we value your opinions and welcome your feedback
• Auto Pension scheme enrolment
• Ongoing professional training and a dedicated Randstad Team based on-site, ready to assist and support you
• Unique benefits app with shopping, holiday and much more directly available to Randstad workers

Responsibilities:

• Drive Counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks (Please note, this role is predominantly truck-based, but may require work away from the truck from time to time)
• Transport materials throughout the facility to the point of use
• General warehouse duties
• Manual Handling
• Use handheld scanners to locate and identify products
• Conduct pre-operation safety check on your vehicle
• Decant deliveries and pick parts

Please note that a drug and alcohol test will be undertaken prior to being offered an assignment.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".