Materials Handler.FLT

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Golborne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Handler to ensure smooth raw material flow to the production department. Loading and unloading using an FLT, keeping areas clean, and upholding health and safety standards are key responsibilities.

You will work with other departments to maintain production plan alignment, with rotating shifts (days/nights), overtime rates, and potential for long-term opportunities within a well-established manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Past experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing setting.
• Valid FLT counterbalance licence is required (training provided if needed).
• Able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure control of raw materials is optimised for production.
• Load and unload materials for the department (FLT use).
• Maintain housekeeping to a high standard across the job scope.
• Comply with good H&S practices in all duties.
• Collaborate with other departments to align material flow with the production plan.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance license

Material handling

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

£13.49 to £20.24 per hour,Potential Temp to Perm Opportunity!

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

29/08/2026

About this job

Main purpose of the role

• To ensure the control and flow of raw materials to the production department is optimized.

Works closely with other team members to mitigate any material impacts on the production plan.

We now need to strengthen our team and have the below requirement of a Materials Handler:

• To ensure the control of raw material is optimized for the department
• Loading and unloading of materials for the department (use of FLT)
• Ensure all areas within the job scope are maintained to high level of housekeeping
• To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with good H&S practice
• Works with other departments to ensure the material flow is in accordance with the production plan Experience Required:
• Previously held a position within a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment ideally supporting movement of products and/or materials
• Hold valid FLT license / Counterbalance (training provided if needed)
• Excellent team player and can communicate effectively
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety procedures within a busy manufacturing environment Pay & Benefits - £13.49 per hour
• Overtime paid at £20.40 per hour after 40 hours worked - 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern 2 days 2 nights 4 off
• Days and nights, 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am
• Weekly pay
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for long-term opportunities This FLT Counterbalance Driver position offers the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business that values teamwork, safety and operational excellence.