Loading Team Member For Tata Steel

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Training and development courses

Employee Assistance programme

Permanent position pathway

35 days holiday incl Bank Holidays

Referral vouchers

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver for an initial 6-month temporary Loading Team Member role at Tata Steel, Shotton Works. The role involves loading/unloading steel products, sideloader operation, and strict adherence to SSOW and safety standards.

Shift pattern is 37.5 hours per week in a two-week rotation; start February 2026, subject to a medical including drug/alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• FLT Counterbalance experience (2+ years)
• FLT licence in-date desirable but not essential as in-house refresher will be given
• Experience in Warehouse/Manufacturing/Production environment (2+ years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to follow risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate FLT Counterbalance to load/unload steel products
• Use sideloader to handle long loads
• Recognise product ranges for accurate selection
• Assist Warehouse Operations and Packing teams
• Handle material: labeling, storing, and stock checks
• Store steel products in line with Tata standards
• Conduct quality checks on inbound material
• Check accuracy of picked items
• Ensure productivity targets are met
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures and SSOW

Skills

FLT Counterbalance Driver

Good communication

Safety conscious

Tools

Sideloader operation

Job description

Hi,

Are you an experienced FLT Counterbalance driver?
Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Shotton?

We have an initially temporary Loading Team Member role available within Tata Steels Building Systems site in Shotton. This role is ideal for someone with good communication skills who is punctual, safety conscious and a proficient FLT Counterbalance Driver with sideloading experience.

Role: Loading Team Member

Location: Tata steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

Rate: £14.75ph (inclusive of 10% shift allowance)

Overtime available at £22.13ph

Contract length: 6 months initially

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, There is a two week shift pattern

Week 1 6am - 2pm - Monday - Fri

Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11am - 7pm Friday.

Start: Feb 2026, pending the successful result of a medical which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Operating FLT Counterbalance to load and unload steel product within the factory
• Using a sideloader counterbalance to handle long loads
• Recognising product ranges to ensure accurate and prompt selection
• Assisting the Warehouse Operations and Packing teams
• Handling material in the form of labelling, storing and checking stock records
• Storing steel product in compliance with Tatas standards and procedures
• Conducting quality checks on inbound material
• Checking that picked items are accurate at all times
• Ensuring productivity and performance targets are consistent and met
• Basic maintenance and housekeeping tasks as required
• Adhering to Health and Safety procedures at all times and operating within a Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW)

Essential requirements:

• FLT Counterbalance experience (2+ years)
• FLT licence (indate, external) desirable but not essential as inhouse refresher will be given
• Experience within a Warehouse, Manufacturing and/or Production environment (2+ years)
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to follow risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Ability to work independently as well as supporting team members

Benefits:

• Access to retail and restaurant discounts with major retailers
• Opportunity to develop by being part of additional courses and training
• Access to Employee Assistance programme for mental, physical and financial support
• Dedicated team throughout your journey in the role
• Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
• 35 days holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Opportunity to receive reward vouchers for referring a friend to Randstad

Does this role sound interesting?

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check