Fork Lift Truck Driver

Description

Job Description: FLT Operative

Company: Westray Recruitment

Location: Hartlepool

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour

Overtime: Currently available

About the Role

Westray Recruitment is recruiting experienced FLT Operatives to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Hartlepool.

This temporary-to-permanent opportunity requires candidates with a valid, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence. The successful candidate will support warehouse operations through the safe movement of stock, loading and unloading, pallet handling, order preparation and general operational duties.

The role includes physically demanding work, manual handling and the operation of specialist machinery. New starters will learn the machinery, processes and warehouse layout before progressing to regular FLT duties.

The employer places considerable importance on training, experience, safety and staff retention. All applicants will attend a meet-and-greet interview before starting, and a full, honest CV is required.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly:

06:00 to 14:00

14:00 to 22:00

Pay rate: £14.38 per hour

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently

Loading and unloading vehicles and containers

Moving, stacking and storing pallets within the warehouse

Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations

Checking stock and reporting discrepancies

Preparing goods and pallets for dispatch

Completing general palletising duties

Learning and operating specialist machinery where required

Carrying out manual handling and general warehouse duties

Working safely within busy and potentially congested areas

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace

Following all site procedures and health and safety requirements

Supporting the wider warehouse operation when required

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

A valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence

An externally accredited qualification issued by RTITB, ITSSAR or NPORS

Previous FLT and warehouse experience

Experience working safely in a busy operational environment

Good attention to detail

A reliable and responsible approach to work

A willingness to complete manual handling and general warehouse duties

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

A full and honest CV outlining their employment history

Please note that in-house or expired FLT licences cannot be accepted for this position. xjnqpsq

A driving licence would be advantageous.

PPE Requirements

Operatives will be required to wear approved PPE, including:

Safety boots

Orange high-visibility clothing

Bump cap

What’s on Offer

Temporary-to-permanent employment

Competitive hourly pay of £14.38 per hour

Overtime currently available at time and one-third

Structured training and site induction

Long-term opportunities for dependable candidates

A supportive working environment

Monthly pay on the 27th once permanently employed

Once permanent, benefits include:

7% pension

Salary-sacrifice options

Annual performance-related bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

How to Apply

To apply for this FLT Operative position, please submit your full CV to (url removed) or contact Westray Recruitment on (phone number removed), option 1, for further information

Ad ID: 5418937380