FLT DRIVER - COUNTERBALANCE

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Posted
20 Aug 2021
Closes
17 Sep 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment Group, focusing on manufacturing positions in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. We are working exclusively with the UK's leading manufacturer of its product.

The role:

FLT Driver - Counterbalance

Are you an FLT Driver that has worked in Manufacturing and looking for a new challenge?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an FLT Driver to join a well-known Manufacturing business based in Barnsley, very close to Wakefield. The role will allow you to be part of a great team carrying out FLT Driving duties within a fast-paced Manufacturing business.

Working Hours: 3 shifts (Mornings, Afters & Nights)
Hourly Rate: GBP10.36 p/h + Shift Allowance (GBP49.82 for Days & Afters / GBP83.31 Nights)

Excellent Benefit Package includes:
* Signing on Bonus - up to GBP500
* 25 days Holiday + Stats
* Health scheme
* Bonus Scheme - up to GBP400 per annum
* Life Assurance
* Overtime: Paid at time ?? after 40 hours and on Saturday. Paid at double time on Sunday

Key Responsibilities:
* Transport material to and from designated areas in the facility
* Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
* Moving goods and materials packed on pallets around the facility
* Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
* Checking loads are secure
* Recording all stock movements on internal systems (PC/RDT), keeping stock accurate
* Keeping stock in an organised manner throughout the storage areas and general housekeeping duties
* Stacking empty pallets
* Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment
* Taking scrap and waste materials to the skip
* Always operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Skills & Experience:
* Must hold and accredited FLT Counterbalance Certificate (up to 3 years old)
* Experience of operating in a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment
* Experience in using a PC/RDT stock system
* Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
* Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season
* High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
* Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
* Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
* Maintain a clean & safe environment
* Positive, proactive, 'can do' attitude
* Professional approach
* Ability to count stock

If this sounds like a role you could excel in, and want to join a large, stable organisation then please press apply