Flt Driver (M3 Multi-Directional Reach & Counterbalance)

The Best Connection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting an experienced FLT Driver for the Oldbury warehouse. You will operate Counterbalance and a 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach truck (M3) to handle long-length steel products in a busy environment.

Candidates must hold both Counterbalance and M3 licences, have warehouse experience, and be reliable with good IT skills to use stock control systems. Overtime and immediate start available; temporary to permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Valid 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach Truck (M3) licence
• Experience operating Multi-Directional FLT equipment
• Experience in busy warehouse environment
• Good computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Experience using stock control systems
• Strong health and safety knowledge
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Multi-Directional Reach (M3) trucks safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading steel products
• Moving long-length materials throughout the warehouse
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Carrying out stock checks and stock movements
• Using warehouse management systems and stock control software
• Completing general warehouse duties as required
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures

Job description

FLT Driver (4-Way Multi-Directional Reach (M3) & Counterbalance)

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (initial rolling monthly contract)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern

• Initial training period: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Following training: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Overtime available.

About the Role

The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international steel stockholder and distributor, for an experienced FLT Driver to join their warehouse operation in Oldbury.

This role involves handling long-length steel products within a busy warehouse environment using both Counterbalance and 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach trucks.

Please note: Candidates must hold both a valid Counterbalance licence and a valid M3 Multi-Directional Reach Truck licence. Standard Reach Truck licences (R1-R14 categories) will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Counterbalance and Multi-Directional Reach (M3) trucks safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading steel products.
• Moving long-length materials throughout the warehouse.
• Picking and preparing customer orders.
• Carrying out stock checks and stock movements.
• Using warehouse management and stock control systems.
• Completing general warehouse duties as required.
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Valid 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach Truck (M3) licence.
• Previous experience operating Multi-Directional FLT equipment.
• Experience working within a busy warehouse environment.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using stock control systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience operating Hubtex trucks.
• Experience handling steel, metal or other long-length products.
• Experience within a steel stockholder, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using SAP systems.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Experience using horizontal or metal-cutting saws.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.

What's on Offer?

• £13.50 per hour
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised steel supplier
• Potential for long-term employment
• Supportive and established warehouse team