FLT Driver

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: 2 shifts (Mornings & Afternoons) Hourly Rate: £13.03 p/h + 12.5% Shift Allowance = £14.65p/h - including Shift Allowance with the potential to increase after skills matrix training

Excellent Benefit Package includes:

• 25 days Holiday + Stats
• Health scheme
• Bonus Scheme - up to £400 per annum
• Life Assurance
• Unlimited Overtime: Paid at time ½ after 40 hours Monday – Saturday and 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!