FLT Operative (Double Days Shift 6-2 / 2-10)

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an experienced FLT Operative for a well-established manufacturer in Chippenham. This permanent role blends forklift work with general logistics duties in a busy factory setting.

You must hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence (own licence preferred), be able to perform heavy manual handling, and be available at short notice. Shifts are 6.00am–2.00pm and 2.00pm–10.00pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime where offered.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform heavy manual handling.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Production/Factory/Logistics/Dispatch as FLT Operator or similar is preferred.
• Own valid in-date Counterbalance FLT licence (not in-house).
• Available to start on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Role combines Fork Lift Truck work with general Logistics Operative duties.
• Operate Counterbalance FLT, VNA, and LLOP to move large products, load and unload.
• Assist with loading delivery vans and other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

LLOP

VNA

Job description

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Forklift Truck Driver (with an in-date Counterbalance FLT license) to join their team as a FLT Operative on a permanent basis (weekly rotating shift, 6.00am - 2.00pm / 2.00pm - 10.00pm).

• The job involves manual handling heavy goods, picking, and pulling trailer curtains, and more, so please only apply if you consider yourself to be physically able to do some heavy manual work.
• The role will involve being outside for long periods of time (loading delivery vans with goods), you must be comfortable with such working environments.
• You have an in-date FLT Licence (Counterbalance), not in-house, it must be your own license.
• You are available to start work with relatively short notice.
• You have previous experience of working in a Manufacturing / Production / Factory / Logistics / Dispatch environment as an FLT Operator / Forklift Truck Operator / FLT Driver / Despatch Operative / Distribution Operative.
• Experience of using a LLOP and/or VNA will be favoured, but not essential.

Salary: £32,410 (£28,057 basic + £4,353 Shift allowance) + Overtime (if available)

Shift: Double Days 6.00am - 2.00pm / 2.00pm - 10.00pm Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• This role is a combination of Fork Lift Truck work and general Logistics Operative duties.
• Operating a Counterbalance FLT, VNA, and LLOP in the factory, to move large products, load and unload.
• Any other duties as requested by management