FLT Driver
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newport, NP20 2WF |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1503 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: FLT Driver
Hours of Work: 07:00 - 15:30, Monday - Friday
Salary: £12.81 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and experienced FLT Driver to join our Reconditioned team at our Newport site.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for operating a forklift truck to move raw materials and finished products around
the site. This includes loading and unloading vehicles and kilns (if required), while working safely and efficiently in line with
site procedures.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled FLT Driver who enjoys being part of a hardworking team and wants to contribute to a
busy, fast-paced environment where safety and quality come first.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a forklift truck to move timber, pallets, and packaging materials on site
* Load and unload vehicles and kilns (if required)
* Perform daily pre-use checks and report any faults or defects
* Ensure materials are available to support production flow
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and site guidelines
* Maintain a tidy, organised, and safe working environment
* Represent the company professionally with internal and external stakeholders
* Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and wear PPE at all times
* Contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues as needed
What We’re Looking For
* Current counterbalance FLT licence or site-specific counterbalance qualification
* A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills
* Good attention to detail and a commitment to Health & Safety
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards
* Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is advantageous
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that values its people. You’ll be part of a supportive team,
benefit from on-the-job training, and work in a safe, inclusive environment with opportunities for progression.
We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to contribute to a team that keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
Who we are:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
What you will receive in return:
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Discount Hub
* Refer-a-friend
* Cycle to work scheme
Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you. Send your CV and covering letter, telling us what you can bring to
this role.
Job Title: FLT Driver
Hours of Work: 07:00 - 15:30, Monday - Friday
Salary: £12.81 per hour
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and experienced FLT Driver to join our Reconditioned team at our Newport site.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for operating a forklift truck to move raw materials and finished products around
the site. This includes loading and unloading vehicles and kilns (if required), while working safely and efficiently in line with
site procedures.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled FLT Driver who enjoys being part of a hardworking team and wants to contribute to a
busy, fast-paced environment where safety and quality come first.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a forklift truck to move timber, pallets, and packaging materials on site
* Load and unload vehicles and kilns (if required)
* Perform daily pre-use checks and report any faults or defects
* Ensure materials are available to support production flow
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures and site guidelines
* Maintain a tidy, organised, and safe working environment
* Represent the company professionally with internal and external stakeholders
* Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and wear PPE at all times
* Contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues as needed
What We’re Looking For
* Current counterbalance FLT licence or site-specific counterbalance qualification
* A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills
* Good attention to detail and a commitment to Health & Safety
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards
* Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is advantageous
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company that values its people. You’ll be part of a supportive team,
benefit from on-the-job training, and work in a safe, inclusive environment with opportunities for progression.
We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to contribute to a team that keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
Who we are:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
What you will receive in return:
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Discount Hub
* Refer-a-friend
* Cycle to work scheme
Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you. Send your CV and covering letter, telling us what you can bring to
this role.