FLT Operative - 3 Shift

Pin Point Recruitment; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Competitive shift premiums

On-going training

Permanent work opportunities

Summer and Winter factory shutdowns

Subsidised meals via onsite canteen

Free tea and coffee provision

Free onsite car, motorbike and bicycle

Lockers and storage facilities for лич

Regular welfare and wellbeing days and

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting for an FLT Operative for long‑term work with a leading global client in the automotive industry based in Houghton Le Spring. This role offers a three‑shift pattern including Days, Lates and Nights, with immediate start and potential for permanent employment.

You will move materials around the warehouse using an FLT, follow SOPs, load and unload stock, and operate handheld scanners. An in‑date Counter Balance licence is required and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• In-date Counter Balance licence and experience is required.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Moving materials around the warehouse using an FLT.
• Operating in a safe manner at all times.
• Following standard operating procedures.
• Manually feeding production lines with parts.
• Loading and unloading stock.
• Use of handheld scanner.
• Adhering to strict health and safety policies at all times.
• Working within a team to ensure smooth running of the warehouse.

Skills

In-date Counter Balance licence

Willingness to learn

Job description

FLT Operative - 3 Shift | Houghton-Le-Spring

Salary £12.71 - £17.67 per hour

Shift Pattern 3 Shift pattern (Days, Lates, Nights)

Opportunity to gain full time employment.

We’re recruiting for FLT Operatives for long‑term work with a leading global client within the automotive industry based in Houghton Le Spring. Our client has over 100 years’ experience and has earned a reputation for excellence through building a future on innovation.

With a large order book and growing product base, they are looking to recruit candidates who are available to start immediately, in their modern factory facility.

Shift Pattern

• Days 07:00 - 15:10
• Lates 15:05 - 23:15
• Nights 23:10 - 07:05

This role will be working a three‑shift pattern. You must be flexible to work all shifts and overtime as and when required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Moving materials around the warehouse using an FLT
• Operating in a safe manner at all times
• Following standard operating procedures
• Manually feeding production lines with parts
• Loading and unloading stock
• Use of handheld scanner
• Adhering to strict health and safety policies at all times
• Working within a team to ensure smooth running of the warehouse

Required Skills & Experience

• In‑date Counter Balance licence and experience is required
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Competitive shift premiums
• On‑going training
• Permanent work opportunities
• Summer and Winter factory shutdowns
• Subsidised meals via the onsite canteen
• Free tea and coffee provision
• Free onsite car, motorbike and bicycle parking
• Break time leisure facilities (Pool Table)
• Free feminine hygiene products
• Lockers and storage facilities for personal belongings
• Regular welfare and wellbeing days and events

For further details on this excellent opportunity to join a leading local employer, please contact the Industrial Team at our Gateshead office.