Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a temp to perm role in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will have a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence and experience in warehouse operations. You will work across multiple shifts, with a competitive pay of £14 per hour and a focus on maintaining health and safety standards. The position offers excellent work-life balance and opportunities for permanent contracts.

Benefits

Temp to perm opportunity

£14 per hour

1 x 30 minute paid break per shift

40 hours per week

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence required.
• Minimum 1 year recent FLT experience in a warehouse.
• Ability to work flexibly and undertake additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Moving goods around the factory.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Completion of paperwork according to SOPs.
• Manual handling of heavy goods.
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT Licence

FLT experience

Flexible and adaptable

Strong work ethic

Comfortable working outside

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Temp to Perm opportunity with an esteemed North East business. You will be working for a Benton based production company who specialise in providing their services to major household brands and companies nationally. The company is growing and needing to actively recruit meaning there is scope for guaranteed shifts, permanent contracts and more new hires over the next few months. You will be trained on day shift and then be allocated a shift and move onto Days, Twilight's and Nights.

Responsibilities

• You will be moving goods around the factory and organising these as necessary.
• You will also carry out yard duties such as unloading or loading trucks.
• Completion of relevant paperwork in accordance to the business SOP's.
• Following company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies.
• Carrying out manual handling of heavy goods.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping where necessary.
• Work as part of a team focussed on achieving the business' goals.

Qualifications

• You will need a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence to do this role.
• Minimum 1 year recent FLT experience.
• You have experience of operating an FLT within a warehouse environment.
• There will be times when you need to be flexible and undertake additional duties such as heavy manual handling, factory duties and others specific to the business.
• As a result you will need to be keen to learn and adapt to taking on new tasks and developing new skills.
• You will display a strong work ethic and a mature approach carrying out your duties.
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Package

• Temp to Perm opportunity with well established and award winning business.
• £14 per hour
• 3 Shift pattern Mon - Fri
• Day Shift 07:00 - 15:00
• Twilight Shift 15:00 - 23:00
• Night Shift 23:00 - 07:00
• You get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.
• 40 hours per week.
• Excellent work-life balance with days off work

How to apply

Please apply for this position and your CV will go directly to our consultant Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy or any other member of the Industrial team on 0191 492 6622 Option 1

Contact Information: Name: Amy Laidler - Email: [e-mail]