Forklift Driver

MTrec Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm after probation

Career progression & training

Higher overtime rates

Free on-site parking

Excellent transportation links

Gift voucher - Recommend a Friend

Christmas events

Job summary

MTrec Ltd. in Sunderland is recruiting for a forklift operative to join a busy warehouse. You will carry out goods in, packing, despatch, and inventory duties under supervision.

The role requires a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and prior experience in a production environment. A positive attitude and readiness to learn on the job are essential, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Confidence to take on more responsibility when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily team meetings with supervisor.
• Prioritise workloads within the department.
• Move products within the warehouse using the appropriate forklift.
• Line feeding using the forklift.
• Picking and packing duties as required.
• Understand production systems used across departments.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.
• Follow forklift usage rules and company requirements.

Skills

Forklift reach truck

Goods in / despatch

Picking & packing

Team communication

Tools

FLT equipment

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Temp to Perm opportunities available after a 6-month probation period
• Identified Manufacturing Career Path for progression including Industry lead training and development
• Leading pay rates including higher overtime rates
• A well-regarded company culture
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent transportation links
• Recommend a Friend £50 gift voucher
• Christmas events and vouchers

The Pay You'll Receive

• £14.75 per hour - two shift
• £16.06 per hour - three shift
• Overtime 1 - £19.75 per hour
• Overtime 2 - £23.04 per hour
• Overtime 3 - £26.34 per hour

The Hours You'll Work

This position requires you to work either a rotating two-shift or three-shift pattern.

Two Shift

• 07.00 - 15.18 (Monday to Thursday) / 07.00 - 14.53 (Friday)
• 15.13 - 23.31 (Monday to Friday)

Three Shift

• 07.00 - 15.00 (Monday to Friday)
• 15.00 - 23.00 (Monday to Friday)
• 20.45 - 07.00 (Sunday Night) / 23.00 - 07.00 (Monday night to Thursday)

MTrec's New Opportunity

MTrec Recruitment are currently recruiting for a prestigious automotive company in the Sunderland area.

The Job You'll Do

We are looking for candidates with forklift reach truck experience. The role would see you carrying out general duties including goods in, picking and packing and completing duties for despatch and inventory as designated by your supervisor.

• Daily meetings with the team leader or supervisor
• To help prioritise workloads within the department / designated production area
• To deal with the movement of products within the warehouse, using the appropriate FLT
• Line feeding using the FLT
• Picking and packing duties when required, and taking instructions from supervisors and management
• Should have working knowledge of all production departments and understand the systems used
• Maintain the company's health & safety standards at all times
• To follow all legal and company requirements to the use of forklifts in the Warehouse if applicable

About You

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience in a fast-paced production / manufacturing environment
• A positive attitude and are willing to learn more skills on the job
• Confidence on the job and are happy to take on more responsibility if necessary