Fork Lift Truck Driver
| Posting date: | 07 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE12 9SZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Westray Recruitment Consultants |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1585 |
Summary
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- £12 per hour
- Shift pattern working 08:00-16:30 this will so include weekends
- Opportunity for ongoing work based on performance in role
- Working for rapidly growing business
- Immediate starts
THE BUSINESS
Our client has been going the extra mile in print and packaging for over 40 years. From humble beginnings as a small local business they now serve a national market and enjoying a period of growth. They are a forward thinking business, heavily reliant on their best asset - their people. Their people have a can-do attitude and extremely proactive and responsive - does this sound like you?
THE ROLE
The role is an FLT Driver using a Counter Balance and Reach fork lift truck. You will also carry out production work and operate specialist machinery. Some of your tasks will include:
- Learning how to operate specialist production-based machinery
- Monitoring and documenting quality
- Loading and unloading materials
- Learning how to set and operate machinery
- Adhering to clearly laid out guidelines and following standard operating procedures
- Loading and loading using FLT
- Feeding production lines and moving product using FLT
- Abiding by strict H&S standards
- General warehouse duties
- Completing paperwork accurately
- Booking stock inbound and outbound
THE PERSON
The business is looking for a person with a strong work ethic and the willingness and desire to learn. However, if you have the following skills and experience it would help your application:
You must have a valid in-date Counter Balance and Reach FLT licence
You must have a minimum of 12 months FLT driving experience
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable
Machine setting experience is desirable
You will demonstrate reliability, punctuality, self-motivation and good team work skills
THE PACKAGE
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- £12 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones
- day shift pattern working 08:00-16:30 this will also include working weekends
- Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development.
TO APPLY
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with excellent benefits and constant personal development. This role is showing a lot of interest and won't be around for long so act quickly and apply now! Your CV will go directly to our Industrial team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of the of team on 0191 492 6622 Option 1