FLT Operative

LKQ SYNETIQ Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Training

Free parking

Uniform & PPE

Telus Health

Parts discount

Vodaphone discount

Volunteer day

Holiday allowance

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Job summary

LKQ SYNETIQ Ltd in Winsford is seeking a proactive Forklift Truck Operative to move vehicles and parts on and off racks, ensuring safe, efficient handling on a busy site. This role covers driving duties, stock movement, and paperwork accuracy, with a Monday–Friday day shift and on-site parking.

The successful candidate will have FLT licenses, vehicle mechanics exposure, and a focus on safety and teamwork. Join a team offering ongoing training, pension, and additional benefits, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment using FLTs.
• Forklift truck license - counterbalance and telescopic - rough terrain.
• Experience of working in vehicle mechanics, dismantling etc.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to identify a range of different types of vehicles and parts.
• Work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner.
• Experience of working outdoors in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles off and on the racks for other operatives as requested, including using stands where needed.
• Move vehicles, parts, material, racks or equipment between the storage area and other areas as requested.
• Assist with stock rotation and periodic stock checks.
• Locate and load vehicles onto transporters for distribution, unload vehicles and store appropriately.
• Assist with the fulfilment of export orders as required.
• Ensure all paperwork and electronic records are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide cover for other duties as required.

Skills

Experience with FLTs

Forklift license

Vehicle mechanics exposure

Health & safety knowledge

Teamwork & initiative

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Job description

Forklift Truck Operative

Road 3, Winsford Industrial Estate

Salary - £26,832

Our FLT Operative's are responsible for the movement of vehicles and parts on and off storage racks and transporters, within and between the premises and the transportation of any other parts, material or equipment as directed.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Forklift Driving

• Move vehicles off and on the racks for other operatives as requested, including using stands where needed
• Move vehicles, parts, material, racks or equipment between the storage area and other areas as requested
• As required, ensure a continual supply of vehicles for de-pollution, dismantling or other operations as required and return to appropriate storage area once work completed
• Assist with the stock rotation system, carrying out the appropriate vehicle movements needed on racks to accommodate new vehicles or to fill gaps in racks
• Assist with a periodic stock check of all vehicles on storage racks
• Locate and load vehicles onto transporters for distribution, unload vehicles from transporters and store in appropriate location
• Occasionally dismantle parts as requested
• Assist with the fulfilment of export orders as required
• Ensure that all paperwork and electronic records are completed accurately and on time
• Provide cover for any other appropriate and any other duties as may be required

Here's what you bring:

• Experience of working in a similar environment using FLTs
• Forklift truck license - counterbalance and telescopic - rough terrain
• Experience of working in vehicle mechanics, dismantling etc
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to identify a range of different types of vehicles and parts
• Work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner
• Experience of working outdoors in all weathers

What we offer:

• Day shift, Monday to Friday 08.00am - 4.30pm
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Telus Health
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Life Assurance scheme
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please Note:

We reserve the right to close this this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About LKQ SYNETIQ

Formed in 2025, LKQ SYNETIQ is a joint venture between LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ Ltd and represents a significant investment in building a sustainable circular economy for automotive parts.

Combining SYNETIQ's dismantling and remanufacturing expertise with LKQ's unrivalled distribution network, logistics infrastructure and automotive aftermarket customer base, the vision for LKQ SYNETIQ is to transform the availability and accessibility of recycled parts across Europe.

By unifying new, recycled and remanufactured parts under one catalogue, LKQ SYNETIQ is set to provide a game-changing solution for repairers seeking affordable, sustainable repair options while remaining compliant with rapidly evolving EU environmental regulations.