Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd • Permanent • Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom • £26.44k - £27.13k / year • 2w ago

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Permanent role from day one
Houghton le Spring location
£26,444.90 per annum starting wage based on 38-hour week
Opportunity to progress through pay levels to achieve salary of £27,130.48
Alternating 2 shift system days and backs (6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm). Workers are advised to be on the shop floor 10 minutes prior to shift start (this is paid)
Overtime during the week is time & ¼. Time & ½ Saturday and Double time Sunday
Training and development opportunities
25 days holiday plus statutory
Uniform supplied
Auto enrolled pension
Medical cover
Opportunity to work for a stable and rapidly growing business

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an experienced FLT Driver (Counter Balance) to work within a fast paced, high volume production setting in the Houghton le Spring area. Previous FLT experience is a MUST however candidates can apply who either have an in-date counter balance license or having a lapsed or inhouse license.

Our client operates a target driven environment and you will form part of a close nit team working to unload various machines. Although this is a Fork Lift role, you will also deliver quality inspection.

The client is heavily ambitious, they are growing rapidly and they have an excellent order book. This role is permanent from day one and comes with not only stability, but also the opportunity for progression. This role offers excellent job security.

THE ROLE

Counter Balance FLT Driving
Line feeding products to and from the line
Helping others achieve production targets by ensuring the seamless supply of goods to the line
Quality checking finished goods prior to allocating them to stock

THE PERSON

Either a current FLT license or formerly holding Counter Balance FLT Driving experience (licenses can be refreshed in house)
Ability to operate FLT’s in a very fast paced environment
Able to deliver visual quality inspections
Able to follow SOP’s and work instruction
Punctual and reliable
Due to the unsuitable nature of shifts it could also be beneficial for candidates to have their own transport

TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Sadie Wright or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

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