FLT Driver (Counterbalance) - Day Shift, Ferryhill

Baltic Recruitment; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 1.5x day rate (Mon–S 

2.0x rate for Sundays

23 days holiday + bank holidays

EAP, GP, Wellbeing services

Free on-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Safe working environment

Move to 3 shifts with consultation

Death in Service Insurance 2x salary

Pension 5% employee / 4% employer

Discounted gym membership

Induction on dayshift

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver for a client in Ferryhill. The role is temporary with potential progression to permanent. You will safely receipt, store, move and control raw materials in a manufacturing setting.

Key duties include operating counterbalance forklifts, material handling, and routine checks, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and adhering to health and safety protocols. On-site parking and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift License.
• Must have previous forklift experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of working with inventory systems is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklift trucks and material handling.
• Moving and storing materials safely, loading and unloading goods.
• Supporting production and assembly teams with material handling.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks.
• Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards, reporting any equipment or material issues, and adhering to all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Counter Balance Forklift License

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Inventory systems

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Baltic Recruitment is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver for a client in Ferryhill. The role is temporary with potential progression to permanent. You will safely receipt, store, move and control raw materials in a manufacturing setting.

Key duties include operating counterbalance forklifts, material handling, and routine checks, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and adhering to health and safety protocols. On-site parking and progression opportunities available.