Forklift Driver / Counterbalance

MTrec Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a forklift truck operator for a prestigious automotive company in Sunderland. This role involves general duties including picking, packing, and managing inventory using a forklift truck. Candidates must have a valid counterbalance FLT licence and previous experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Temp to Perm Opportunities

Higher overtime rates

Free on-site parking

Excellent transportation links

Recommend a Friend £50 gift voucher

Christmas events and vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Confidence on the job and willingness to learn more skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general duties including goods in, picking, and packing.
• Deal with movement of products within the warehouse using FLT.
• Maintain health & safety standards at all times.

Skills

Forklift truck experience

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Valid counterbalance FLT licence

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;

• £14.09 per hour – two shift
• £15.34 per hour – three shift
• Overtime 1 - £18.87 per hour
• Overtime 2 - £22.01 per hour
• Overtime 3 - £25.15 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 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