Fork Lift Truck Driver

The Best Connection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Braunstone is seeking FLT drivers for ongoing roles with potential for permanent placement after a successful trial period. Responsible for operating Counterbalance and Reach trucks, applicants must have a valid FLT license and be willing to undergo training. Pay ranges from £12.97 to £14.09 per hour depending on the shift, with additional benefits including training opportunities and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanent contract

Extensive training programme

Free on-site parking

On-site subsidised canteen

No physical lifting required

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FLT license.
• Experience operating Counterbalance and Reach trucks preferred.
• Willingness to undergo paid training.

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT to locate and handle pallets.
• Load and unload deliveries efficiently.
• Ensure workplace safety and cleanliness.

Skills

FLT license

Experience with Reach trucks

Ability to operate LPG trucks

Job description

Our client based in Braunstone is looking for FLT drivers to join their team in ongoing positions with a view to becoming permanent following a successful trial period. You will be working in a clean well lit and well laid out warehouse. You will be working on both Counterbalance (single and double handlers) and Reach trucks. All truck are LPG. Duties will include locating pallets of up to 2 meters tall from a conveyor belt into the warehouse with pallets stacked up to 9 meters high and loading and unloading deliveries. This is a full FLT Role with no hand ball. Successful applicants will be required to undertake 2 weeks of paid training on a #removed# shift from Monday - Friday prior to starting on their chosen shift.

Hours and pay

We have a choice of shift available:

• 4 on 4 off day shift working #removed# paid at £12.97 per hour
• 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Friday paid at £12.97 per hour
• Options also available to work on Night shift #removed# on 4 off paid at £14.09 per hour

Other benefits of working for this client

• An excellent opportunity for a permanent contract following a successful trial period
• Extensive training programme
• Opportunities to further skills, gain additional licences and qualifications
• Free on-site parking
• On-site subsidised canteen
• No physical lifting