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Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

Salary

£12.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • This is a temporary to permanent FLT Driver position based in Newcastle (North Tyneside) offering £12.50 per hour.
  • Candidates must have a valid in-date Counter Balance FLT licence and a minimum of 12 months FLT driving experience.
  • The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift, production work, and adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Additional benefits upon permanent employment include bonuses, a personal pension with company contributions, and 25 days of holiday per annum.
  • The shift pattern is from 06:30 to 18:30, including weekends, with opportunities for continuous training and development.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Temp to Perm opportunity
  • £12.50 per hour
  • Shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 this will so include weekends
  • Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development
  • Opportunity for permanent employment working for a global leader in its industry
  • Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)
  • Personal pension with Company contribution
  • Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)
  • 25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours


THE BUSINESS

Our client is a forward thinking and innovative quality manufacturing business based in Newcastle (North Tyneside). Part of a family owned global business, the site on Tyneside has enjoyed success for over 40 years and this is set to continue in 2023. The management mission puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform to the greatest extent possible. As a result, they are winners of various awards. The business can offer job security and longevity in the role, as well as continuous training and development. The role will initially commence on a temporary basis, with a permanent contract being offered at 12 weeks, provided both parties are satisfied with the progress made.


THE ROLE

The role is an FLT Driver using a Counter Balance 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 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
  • You must show that you are adaptable to a continental shift pattern


THE PACKAGE

  • Temp to Perm opportunity
  • £12.50 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones
  • day shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 this will also include working weekends
  • Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development.
  • Opportunity for permanent employment working for a global leader in its industry
  • Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)
  • Personal pension with Company contribution
  • Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)
  • 25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours



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 (phone number removed) Option 1

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