Hartlepool- FLT Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Cycle-to-work

Annual bonus

Job summary

Westray Recruitment is seeking an experienced FLT Operative to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Hartlepool. This temporary-to-permanent role requires a valid, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence and prior warehouse experience.

You will move stock, load/unload containers, and support goods-in/goods-out processes during a structured training period with early and late shifts. After training, you’ll work continental day/night shifts (12 hours) and have the opportunity

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence
• Externally accredited FLT qualification (RTITB/ITSSAR/NPORS or equivalent)
• Previous Counterbalance FLT experience
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Experience working safely in a busy environment
• Able to work training shifts 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00
• Able to progress to 12-hour continental day/night shifts
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and responsible
• Willing to perform manual handling and general warehouse duties
• Team player
• Full CV detailing employment history
• In-date, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence required
• UK driving licence advantageous

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
• Load and unload vehicles and containers
• Move, stack and store pallets in warehouse
• Support goods-in/goods-out operations
• Check stock and report discrepancies
• Prepare goods and pallets for dispatch
• Perform general palletising duties
• Learn and operate specialist machinery as required
• Carry out manual handling and general duties
• Work safely in busy areas
• Maintain clean, safe, organised workplace
• Follow site procedures and H&S requirements
• Support wider warehouse operations as needed

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Warehouse experience

Safety-conscious

Education

Externally accredited FLT qualification

Job description

FLT Operative

Company: Westray Recruitment

Location: Hartlepool

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour

About the Role

Westray Recruitment is recruiting experienced FLT Operatives to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Hartlepool.

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for candidates with previous warehouse and FLT experience.

Successful candidates MUST hold a valid, in-date and externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence. Unfortunately, candidates with expired or in-house FLT licences cannot be considered for this position.

The successful candidate will support warehouse operations through the safe movement of stock, loading and unloading, pallet handling, order preparation and general operational duties.

The position will also involve physically demanding work, manual handling and the operation of specialist machinery. New starters will complete a structured training period to learn the machinery, processes, health and safety requirements and warehouse layout before progressing fully into the role.

The employer places considerable importance on training, safety, reliability and staff retention. All applicants will attend a meet-and-greet interview before starting, and a full and honest CV is required.

Shift Pattern

Training Period:

During the initial training period, successful candidates will work a rotating shift pattern of:

• 06:00 to 14:00
• 14:00 to 22:00

Candidates must therefore be available to work both early and late shifts during their training period.

Following Training:

Once training has been successfully completed, candidates will move onto a continental shift pattern, working:

• 06:00 to 18:00 - Days
• 18:00 to 06:00 - Nights

Candidates must be comfortable working 12-hour day and night shifts as part of the continental rota.

Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles and containers
• Moving, stacking and storing pallets within the warehouse
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
• Checking stock and reporting discrepancies
• Preparing goods and pallets for dispatch
• Completing general palletising duties
• Learning and operating specialist machinery where required
• Carrying out manual handling and general warehouse duties
• Working safely within busy and potentially congested operational areas
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace
• Following all site procedures and health and safety requirements
• Supporting the wider warehouse operation when required

Essential Requirements

• Successful applicants must have a valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence
• An externally accredited FLT qualification issued by RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or another recognised external accreditation body
• Previous Counterbalance FLT experience
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Experience working safely within a busy operational environment
• The ability to work the training shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00
• The ability to progress onto 12-hour continental day and night shifts
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and responsible approach to work
• A willingness to complete manual handling and general warehouse duties
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A full and honest CV outlining employment history
• Applicants must hold an in-date, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence to be considered
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

PPE Requirements

• Safety boots
• Orange high-visibility clothing
• Bump cap

What's on Offer

• Temporary-to-permanent employment
• Competitive hourly pay of £14.38 per hour
• Overtime currently available at time and one-third
• Structured training and site induction
• Long-term opportunities for reliable and dependable candidates
• Supportive working environment
• Monthly pay on the 27th once permanently employed

Once Permanent, Benefits Include

• 7% pension
• Salary-sacrifice options
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Cycle-to-work scheme