FLT Driver

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group • Temporary • Leicester, Leicester, England, United Kingdom • £13 - £16.25 / hour • 18h ago

We are looking for an FLT Operator to work for our Client based in Rothley, Leicester. They are a multinational company with sites in Leicester and Rothley and are passionate about the future of our planet. The role of the FLT Operator is a temp to perm role. If you want more information on the FLT Operator role, please read below.

Pay for the FLT Operator – temp to perm

£13.00 while on training then it will increase to £16.25

Hours:

9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday while on Training
4 on 4 off (2 days 6am to 6pm and 2 nights 6pm to 6am) – total of 42 hours per week (depending on where the 4 on 4 off falls)

About the role:

The role of the FLT driver plays a crucial role in safely handling, moving, and loading products for dispatch, ensuring efficient stock management and timely delivery to customers - making them essential to maintaining the high standards of service and operational excellence.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable End of Line FLT Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move materials, load and unload trucks, and maintain a safe and organised work environment. This role is crucial for the efficient operation of the warehouse and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities

Keep all palletizers/ out-feed conveyors clear of finished good pallets in a timely manner to prevent any stoppage in converting production
Keep finished good pallets from the end of converting line or production area and move them to the designated warehouse
Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
Operate FLT trucks safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectation
Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

Skills and Expertise

Valid and in-date FLT license (Counterbalance / Reach / Clamp – as applicable)
Proven experience operating FLT in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment
Strong awareness of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
Ability to follow SOPs, OPLs, and site-specific safety rules
Physically fit and able to work in a manual-handling environment
Basic IT skills (e.g. scanners, WMS, handheld devices)
Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
Flexible approach to shifts, overtime, and operational needs
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Good housekeeping standards (5S / lean principles desirable)

For more information and to apply get in touch with Jane at our Loughborough Branch to submit your application.

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