FLT Driver / Material Handler

The Staffing Network Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction component manufacturer in the Dudley area seeks an experienced FLT driver and material handler. The candidate will utilize FLT Counterbalance and overhead crane to manage materials and ensure efficient production line operations. Applicants must hold valid licenses and have pertinent experience within an engineering setting. This role offers a starting hourly pay of £14.84 and requires readiness for a site move to Worcester in late 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an engineering environment is required.
• Essential to have FLT Counterbalance license.
• Must be aware of the move to Worcester in late 2026.

Responsibilities

• Use a FLT Counterbalance to load/unload deliveries.
• Assist in movement of finished products to the warehouse.
• Load/unload steel coils using an overhead crane.
• Ensure production lines are stocked with materials.
• Deal with associated paperwork.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Overhead / pendant crane operation

Raw material / stock control

FLT Reach operation

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of construction components within the UK. Due to increasing product demand they are looking to recruit an experienced FLT driver and material handler to join its established team in the Dudley area with the view to moving to its brand new facility in Worcester late 2026.

Responsibilities

• Use a FLT Counterbalance to load and unload deliveries and move materials into warehouse and deal with associated paperwork.
• Assist with movement of finished product to warehouse using FLT counterbalance.
• Load / unload steel coils using overhead crane.
• Remove banding and packaging from coils and dispose of safely.
• Banding and strapping of unused raw materials from Press lines.
• Ensure production lines are fully stocked with raw materials.

Qualifications

Applicants must have previous experience within an engineering environment and hold the following licences. Must also be aware that they will be required to move to the Worcester site from end of 2026.

• FLT Counterbalance (6 tonne) Essential
• Overhead / pendant crane licence - Essential
• Raw material / stock control experience - Essential
• FLT Reach licence - Beneficial

Working Hours & Pay

Hours of work will be days between 07.00am and 19.00pm.

Starting hourly rate will be £14.84.