Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Newburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Newburn is offering an exciting opportunity for a Fork Lift Truck Driver. You will be responsible for operating forklifts, supporting team members, and performing manual tasks in a fast-paced environment. Training will be offered between 6am-9pm, transitioning to a 12-hour continental shift pattern. Good communication and multitasking skills are essential. This role includes temp-to-perm opportunities and competitive pay at £12.50 per hour.

Benefits

Career development opportunity

Training provided

Opportunity to work for a global company

Qualifications

• Must have willingness to learn processes and procedures.
• Good communication skills required for team cooperation.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and multitask is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a FLT to move product around the warehouse.
• Handball tasks and support colleagues in a medium-sized team.
• Use hand-held scanners for inventory management.

Skills

Willingness to learn processes

Good timekeeping

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Temp to Perm
• £12.50
• Training will be between 6am-2pm/ 1pm-9pm, once fully trained you will move onto a continental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm)
• Opportunity to work for a global company
• Career development opportunity

The Business

Westray Recruitment Group is delighted to bring to you a client who are looking for Fork Lift Truck Drivers and Flexi Truck Drivers to work on an ongoing basis for our client based in Newburn, Tyne & Wear.

You will be working for the largest manufacturers of product in their field for some of the biggest brand names in the world. The products produced by the business emphasise renewability and recyclability which demonstrates their passion in protecting the environment and giving back to the communities they work in.

The business is values-led and are looking for people who mirror those values of respect, integrity and teamwork. This is an exciting time to join a business that is a global leader in its field. They will provide a strong network of training and give you the opportunities to develop a fantastic long-term career.

The Role

• You will operate a FLT to move product around the warehouse including loading and unloading wagons
• You will carry out handballing tasks and move product around manually
• You will support your colleagues and work as part of a medium sized team
• You will use hand held scanners to book in/book out various different items and complete paperwork
• Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by your line leader or team manager

The Person

• You will have the willingness to learn processes and procedures which is an essential requirement for the role
• You must have good timekeeping and housekeeping skills
• You will have good communication skills due to working with other departments and dealing with different supervisors
• You will show flexibility to support the business and be prepared to carry out different tasks at short notice requested by your supervisor
• You will have proven skills demonstrating the ability to work at a fast pace and being able to multitask in order to meet customer demand

The business has core values central to every undertaking and you will demonstrate the ability:

• to act with integrity
• to be positive, building meaningful relationships
• to be accountable for doing your job to the best of your ability
• to be an effective team player
• to always respect skills and abilities of others, recognising their achievements

The Package

• Temp to Perm
• £12.50
• Training will be between 6am-2pm/ 1pm-9pm, once fully trained you will move onto a continental Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts, starting at 6am or 6pm)
• Opportunity to work for a global company
• Career development opportunity

To Apply

This is an exciting opportunity so please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Amy Laidler, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy on 0191 492 6622 or [e-mail]

Contact Information: Name: Amy Laidler