Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver - HGV Training provided

Driver Hire Preston; Chorley; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

HGV driver training provided

Permanent opportunity after temp-to-PM

Résumé du poste

Driver Hire Preston are recruiting on behalf of our client in Buckshaw Village for a Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance FLT certificate. The role is 12 weeks temp-to-perm with progression to HGV driver training provided by the company.

You will perform general warehouse duties, picking, loading/unloading, and stock movement, with training to become a qualified HGV driver after the initial period. Salary is £32,000 per annum with Monday to Friday daytime hours; the position begins as a

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT certificate required.
• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform regular manual handling.

Responsabilités

• General warehouse duties and stock handling.
• Picking and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Moving and organising stock within the warehouse.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Connaissances

Counterbalance FLT experience

Warehouse experience

Physically fit

Punctual and reliable

Formation

Counterbalance FLT Certificate

Outils

Counterbalance FLT Certificate

Description du poste

Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver - HGV Training provided

Location: Buckshaw Village

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours: 06:20am - 3:30pm

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Job Type: Temp to Perm

HGV Training: Fully Provided

Start: Immediate

Driver Hire Preston are recruiting on behalf of our established client based in Buckshaw Village, who specialises in the distribution of insulation products.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative with a valid Counterbalance FLT Certificate to join their team on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career rather than just another warehouse job. As part of the role, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to train and qualify as an HGV Driver, with all required training provided.

The Role

You will initially work through Driver Hire Preston for 12 weeks, before transferring to our client as a permanent employee following successful completion of the temp-to-perm period.

Your day-to-day warehouse duties will include:

• General warehouse duties
• Picking and preparing orders for dispatch
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Manual handling of insulation products
• Moving and organising stock within the warehouse
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Assisting other members of the warehouse team as required

This is a physical role, so applicants must be comfortable with regular manual handling and physically capable of lifting products safely.

HGV Driver Training & Career Progression

A key part of this opportunity is the potential to progress into HGV driving.

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake training to become a qualified HGV Driver. All necessary training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to gain an additional professional qualification and develop your career within the business.

Once qualified, you will be required to carry out HGV driving duties when needed, alongside your usual responsibilities.

Because of this, we're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing their skills and is genuinely interested in progressing into a driving role.

Hours & Salary

You'll work a consistent Monday to Friday schedule:

06:30am - 3:30pm

The salary for the position is:

£32,000 per annum

The role will begin on a 12-week temp-to-perm basis through Driver Hire Preston, with the successful candidate transferring permanently to our client after completing the initial 12 weeks.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Hold a valid Counterbalance FLT Certificate
• Have previous warehouse experience
• Be physically fit and capable of carrying out regular manual handling and lifting
• Be willing to undertake training to become a qualified HGV Driver
• Be willing to carry out HGV driving duties once trained and when required by the business
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have a strong work ethic
• Have a positive attitude towards work
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills
• Be comfortable working as part of a busy warehouse team

Why Apply?

This isn't just a warehouse position - it's an opportunity to develop a long-term career with additional qualifications and progression into HGV driving.

You'll benefit from a £32,000 annual salary, consistent Monday-to-Friday daytime hours, a genuine permanent opportunity and HGV driver training provided by the company.

About Driver Hire

Driver Hire specialises in the recruitment and supply of temporary and permanent staff and has been supporting businesses and candidates across the UK for 40 years.

At Driver Hire Preston, we work closely with our candidates to match them with opportunities that suit their experience, skills and long-term career goals.

If you're a reliable and hardworking warehouse operative with a Counterbalance FLT Certificate and you're interested in developing your career by training to become an HGV Driver, we'd love to hear from you.

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