FLT Driver (Counter Balance)

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Houghton le Spring location

Training and development opportunities

25 days holiday plus statutory

Uniform supplied

Auto enrolled pension

Medical cover

Stable and growing business

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced FLT Driver (Counter Balance) to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting in the Houghton le Spring area. Candidates must have an in-date counter balance license or a lapsed/in-house license; experience with quick-paced line feeding and quality checks is required.

The role is permanent from day one with a stable employer, alternating two-shift system (6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm), overtime rates, and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Previous FLT experience is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Counter Balance FLT driving.
• Line feeding products to and from the line.
• Help achieve production targets by ensuring seamless supply of goods to the line.
• Quality checking finished goods prior to allocating them to stock.

Skills

FLT driving

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Permanent role from day one
• Houghton le Spring location
• £26,429 per annum starting wage based on 38-hour week
• Opportunity to progress through pay levels to achieve salary of £27,130.48
• Alternating 2 shift system days and backs (6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm). Workers are advised to be on the shop floor 10 minutes prior to shift start (this is paid)
• Overtime during the week is time & ¼. Time & ½ Saturday and Double time Sunday
• Training and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus statutory
• Uniform supplied
• Auto enrolled pension
• Medical cover
• Opportunity to work for a stable and rapidly growing business

THE BUSINESS

• Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an experienced FLT Driver (Counter Balance) to work within a fast paced, high volume production setting in the Houghton le Spring area. Previous FLT experience is a MUST however candidates can apply who either have an in-date counter balance license or having a lapsed or inhouse license.
• Our client operates a target driven environment and you will form part of a close nit team working to unload various machines. Although this is a Fork Lift role, you will also deliver quality inspection.
• The client is heavily ambitious, they are growing rapidly and they have an excellent order book. This role is permanent from day one and comes with not only stability, but also the opportunity for progression. This role offers excellent job security.

THE ROLE

• Counter Balance FLT Driving
• Line feeding products to and from the line
• Helping others achieve production targets by ensuring the seamless supply of goods to the line
• Quality checking finished goods prior to allocating them to stock

THE PERSON

• Either a current FLT license or formerly holding Counter Balance FLT Driving experience (licenses can be refreshed in house)
• Ability to operate FLT's in a very fast paced environment
• Able to deliver visual quality inspections
• Able to follow SOP's and work instruction
• Punctual and reliable
• Due to the unsuitable nature of shifts it could also be beneficial for candidates to have their own transport