FLT Operative Nights | Wakefield | XPO

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks motivated FLT drivers for night shifts in Wakefield. You'll work 42.5 hours weekly with competitive pay including night shift premiums. The role involves handling plaster products safely and requires a valid FLT license.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts including Iceland discount card

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience of Counterbalance Forklift Truck required.
• Shunting experience advantageous.
• Metal Picking/Packing experience considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Working with plaster products by hand and FLT.
• Picking and assisting in loading goods in a safety-conscious environment.
• Loading and strapping vehicles and performing shunting duties.

Skills

Team player

Previous Warehouse experience

Ability to move heavy products by hand

Education

In-date FLT Licence (R.T.I.T.B or equivalent)

Job description

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Are you looking for a new position, perhaps you are immediately available? Do you have previous Warehouse experience? Would you like guaranteed hours each week? If you answered yes, read on!

We’re looking for full time, permanent, FLT drivers to join our team in Wakefield on the night shift, junction 41 off of the M1, working on our site where we partner British Gypsum. You'll be working a minimum of 42.5 hours per week onthe following shifts-

Mon-Thursday 2300-0700

Friday 2000-0500

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of £14.62 per hr plus £2.73 additional between the hours of 1800-0600. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts including an Iceland discount card, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

· You will be working with Plaster products both by hand and by FLT

· Picking and assisting in loading goods in a safety conscious environment

· Loading and strapping vehicles and shunting duties if you have previous experience

· Effective use of MHE with on-going training available

Varied role could include but not limited to gatehouse duties, yard duties, H&S audits, inventory.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

· Previous experience in a similar position would be advantageous and previous shunting experience would also be desireable.

· You must have previous experience of Counterbalance Forklift Truck. You must have an in-date FLT Licence (R.T.I.T.B or equivalent)

. Metal Picking/Packing advantageous. Shunt experience advantageous.

· You must be a team player and able to move heavy products by hand if needed

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.