FLT Driver - Permanent Role

The Clever Fish Recruitment; Pickering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clever Fish Recruitment is seeking a reliable FLT Driver for a permanent role in Pickering. You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, receive and locate stock, and support production with timely material handling.

You'll work 40 hours per week on a three-week rotating shift pattern (days/nights) with paid breaks, in a world-class manufacturing environment supplying premium automotive brands. Immediate starts available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and experience in warehouse environments.
• Experience loading/unloading using a forklift.
• Strong stock control, accuracy and use of barcode scanners.
• Health and safety knowledge and 5S/CI principles.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and accurately locate stock within the warehouse and production areas using the barcode scanning system.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Pick, prepare and deliver raw materials, bought out components and work in progress to production in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Replenish stock within production and Kanban areas to ensure materials are always available.
• Complete ICs checks and accurately book finished goods into stock.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate stock records.
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, including palletising and shrink wrapping.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, accurately and efficiently, making the best use of warehouse and production storage locations.
• Carry out daily pre use checks on the Forklift Truck and report any defects.
• Verify deliveries against delivery notes and report any damaged or missing items.
• Maintain accurate stock movements using barcode scanners and computerised stock systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the warehouse and production areas.
• Work safely at all times, following Health and Safety procedures and promoting safe working practices throughout all material handling activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining an organised, efficient working environment.

Skills

FLT driving

Counterbalance forklift

Stock control

Health & Safety

Barcodes scanning

Organisation

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Counterbalance FLT licence

Tools

Barcode scanners

Stock control systems

Job description

FLT Driver

• Permanent Position
• £13.83 per hour
• Immediate starts available
• Continental Shift Pattern
• Monday to Friday

SHIFT PATTERN

3 week rotating shift pattern (average 40 hours per week)

EXAMPLE

WK 1 Days: Wednesday to Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm

WK 2 Nights: Monday to Wednesday, 8:00pm to 8:00am

WK 3 Split Rotation: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, Thursday and Friday, 8:00pm to 8:00am

** Two paid 15 minute breaks, one unpaid 30 minute break per shift.

Join a world class manufacturer supplying precision plastic components to some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, including Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover.

With significant investment in advanced manufacturing technology, continuous improvement and exciting growth plans, there's never been a better time to join the team.

ESSENTIAL TO APPLY

• Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence. Refresher training can be provided if required.
• Previous experience safely loading, unloading and moving materials using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• A good understanding of stock control, material handling and warehouse procedures.
• Experience using barcode scanners or computerised stock control systems.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including holiday cover and occasional weekend working when required.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety, 5S and continuous improvement principles.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
• A reliable, self motivated and committed approach to work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, unload and accurately locate stock within the warehouse and production areas using the barcode scanning system.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles safely using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Pick, prepare and deliver raw materials, bought out components and work in progress to production in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Replenish stock within production and Kanban areas to ensure materials are always available.
• Complete ICs checks and accurately book finished goods into stock.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate stock records.
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, including palletising and shrink wrapping.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, accurately and efficiently, making the best use of warehouse and production storage locations.
• Carry out daily pre use checks on the Forklift Truck and report any defects.
• Verify deliveries against delivery notes and report any damaged or missing items.
• Maintain accurate stock movements using barcode scanners and computerised stock systems.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the warehouse and production areas.
• Work safely at all times, following Health and Safety procedures and promoting safe working practices throughout all material handling activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining an organised, efficient working environment.

If you're a reliable, hands-on individual looking for a long term opportunity with a leading manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their skills, experience and suitability for the role.