Fork Lift Truck Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking FLT drivers for ongoing positions in Leicester Forest East. You will operate Counterbalance and Reach trucks in a clean warehouse environment, with potential permanence after a successful trial. Pay rates start at £12.97 per hour with various shifts available. Training is provided, and additional skills development is an option.

Benefits

Permanent contract opportunities

Extensive training programme

Free on-site parking

On-site subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate Counterbalance and Reach trucks safely.
• Willingness to undertake paid training for 2 weeks.
• Ability to work in a clean warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Locating pallets from a conveyor belt into the warehouse.
• Loading and unloading deliveries from trucks.
• Working various shifts as per the schedule.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Reach truck operation

Safety awareness

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 06.00-14.00 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 06.00-18.00 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 18.00-06.00 4 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