Yard & Counterbalance FLT Operator | Multi-Site Logistics

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression prospects

Stable employment with an established,

local employer

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd in Tamworth is seeking a Yard Person for a temp-to-perm role. The job combines yard duties with Counterbalance FLT operation and requires a full, clean UK driving licence to drive a flatbed between sites.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. The role involves loading/unloading, stock movement, and manual handling, with a strong focus on health and safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT licence (accredited).
• Previous FLT experience in industrial/yard environment.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience of manual handling duties.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck.
• Moving and allocating stock to designated storage areas.
• Transporting materials between sites using a company flatbed van.
• Shunting and organising stock within the yard.
• Manual handling of products and materials.
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet operational targets.
• Valid and in-date FLT licence.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and safety

Punctuality

Safety-conscious

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Flatbed van driving

Job description

MET Recruitment UK Ltd in Tamworth is seeking a Yard Person for a temp-to-perm role. The job combines yard duties with Counterbalance FLT operation and requires a full, clean UK driving licence to drive a flatbed between sites.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. The role involves loading/unloading, stock movement, and manual handling, with a strong focus on health and safety and teamwork.