FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Randstad Delivery; Blunham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

CV editing

Exclusive online discounts (restaurant

Refer a friend

Career progression

Competitive pay

Job summary

Randstad Delivery is seeking a FLT Driver (Counterbalance) for DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH. The role is a temp-to-perm position starting ASAP with a rate of £15.96 per hour.

Shifts are 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM on a rota including days, nights and weekends. Location is Blunham in Bedfordshire, with responsibilities including unloading/loading vehicles, FLT driving, and ensuring quality and safety in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• FLT Counterbalance licence is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Unloading & loading vehicles
• FLT driving
• Adhere to health and safety guidance at all times
• Achieve high quality standards on all work produced
• Meet customer demands in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as requested by the shift manager

Skills

FLT Counterbalance licence

Production environment experience

Verbal and written communication

Manual handling

Job description

Do you have experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment ? Do you have a FLT Counterbalance licence?

Are you based in or around Blunham?

Role: FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour

Shift Patterns: Pitman Shift pattern, 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights & weekends on a rotation basis)

Duration: Temp - perm based on performance

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
• Unloading & loading vehicles
• FLT Driving
• Achieving high quality standards on all work produced
• Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
• Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience in a production environment
• FLT Counterbalance
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
• Able to conduct manual handling

  Benefits:

  • Advice and editing on your current CV
  • Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
  • Paid holiday
  • Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
  • Chance to receive £25* for referring a friend
  • Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
  • Competitive rates of pay

  All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check, reference check and drug & alcohol testing onsite