FLT Driver - Goods In & Dispatch
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.64 to £13.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | S445HY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 133404-11213 |
Summary
FLT Driver – Goods In & Dispatch
Join a Leading Metal Stockholding Company with Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment
Are you an experienced FLT Driver with a strong background in Goods In and Dispatch operations? Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is working with a highly reputable, well-established UK metal stockholding client, and we're hiring for a key role within their warehouse team.
This is more than just a warehouse job — it’s an opportunity to join a business committed to long-term career development and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
As a Forklift Truck Driver – Goods In & Dispatch, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth, safe, and accurate flow of inventory across the site:
• Efficiently manage Goods In and Goods Out processes
• Operate FLT trucks (Reach and/or Counterbalance B1) to load, unload, and relocate stock
• Accurately receive, locate, and organise materials within the warehouse
• Stamp metal billets with precision and attention to detail
• Support Dispatch operations, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and prepared correctly
• Split workload: approx. 60% manual packing, 40% FLT operation
• Collaborate with warehouse and dispatch teams to uphold operational KPIs and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dependable and process-focused professional with the following qualities:
• Valid FLT license (Reach and/or Counterbalance B1)
• Previous experience in a Goods In/Dispatch or warehouse stock control environment
• Competence with order picking systems and basic IT/scanning tools
• Strong attention to detail when handling deliveries and processing outbound goods
• Proven reliability and commitment to long-term employment (we value career-minded individuals)
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and an eagerness to contribute to a high-performing team
Working Hours & Pay
• Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts –
Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Mid Shift: 9:30am – 6:00pm
• Pay Rate: Starting from £12.64 per hour
• Overtime Rates:
Weekdays – x1.5
Saturdays – x2
Sundays & Bank Holidays – Double Time
Why Apply?
• Join a respected UK leader in metal stockholding
• Enjoy long-term job security and progression opportunities
• Be part of a performance-led team where precision, safety, and dispatch accuracy matter
• Work in a positive, stable environment that values your contribution
Ready to take the next step as an Forklift Truck Driver – Goods In & Dispatch?
Click Apply Now, and a member of the Thorn Baker team will be in touch shortly!
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