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Contact Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd

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Fork Lift Truck Driver

Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
£25,411 - Annum
Recruiter
Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Closes
03 Aug 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Permanent role from day one

Houghton le Spring location

£25,411 per annum starting wage based on 38-hour week

Opportunity to progress through pay levels to achieve salary of £27,130.48

Alternating 2 shift system days and backs (6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm). Workers are advised to be on the shop floor 10 minutes prior to shift start (this is paid)

Overtime during the week is time & ¼. Time & ½ Saturday and Double time Sunday

Training and development opportunities

25 days holiday plus statutory

Uniform supplied

Auto enrolled pension

Medical cover

Opportunity to work for a stable and rapidly growing business

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an experienced FLT Driver (Counter Balance) to work within a fast paced, high volume production setting in the Houghton le Spring area. Previous FLT experience is a MUST however candidates can apply who either have an in-date counter balance license or having a lapsed or inhouse license.

Our client operates a target driven environment and you will form part of a close nit team working to unload various machines. Although this is a Fork Lift role, you will also deliver quality inspection.

The client is heavily ambitious, they are growing rapidly and they have an excellent order book. This role is permanent from day one and comes with not only stability, but also the opportunity for progression. xjnqpsq This role offers excellent job security.

THE ROLE

Counter Balance FLT Driving

Line feeding products to and from the line

Helping others achieve production targets by ensuring the seamless supply of goods to the line

Quality checking finished goods prior to allocating them to stock

THE PERSON

Either a current FLT license or formerly holding Counter Balance FLT Driving experience (licenses can be refreshed in house)

Ability to operate FLT’s in a very fast paced environment

Able to deliver visual quality inspections

Able to follow SOP’s and work instruction

Punctual and reliable

Due to the unsuitable nature of shifts it could also be beneficial for candidates to have their own transport

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Sadie Wright or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

Ad ID: 5418443986

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