FLT Driver

Grandma Wild's • Permanent • Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £30k / year • 2w ago

FLT Driver

Salary: Circa £30,000 dependent on skills and experience + overtime available
Location: Steeton, BD20
Hours: Monday to Friday + Saturday overtime when required
Permanent, Full Time

Please note: A valid Flexi/Bendi (Pivot Steer) FLT licence is essential for this role. Applications from candidates with a Counterbalance licence only will not be considered.

We are looking for an experienced FLT Driver to join our warehouse, logistics and production support team in Steeton.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment where you will be responsible for forklift operations, stock control, goods inwards, dispatch activities, material handling and general warehouse support. You will play a key role in ensuring materials, components and finished goods move safely and efficiently throughout the business.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy team, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can adapt to the changing demands of a manufacturing environment.

The Role

Working closely with warehouse and production colleagues, you will be responsible for the safe movement, storage and control of materials across site, helping to ensure production operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

Operating Flexi/Bendi (Pivot Steer) and Counterbalance forklift trucks safely and efficiently
Receiving deliveries and locating stock correctly within the warehouse
Supplying materials and stock to production areas as required
Recording all stock movements accurately on the company system
Maintaining stock accuracy and ensuring physical stock matches system records
Supporting goods inwards and outbound deliveries
Maintaining warehouse organisation, housekeeping and safety standards
Following company quality procedures, waste management and recycling processes
Assisting with stock checks and stock takes
Supporting general warehouse and production-related activities as required

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will be a reliable and proactive individual with previous warehouse or manufacturing experience and a strong commitment to safety, accuracy and teamwork.

Skills and Experience Required

A valid Flexi/Bendi (Pivot Steer) FLT licence is essential
Applications from candidates with a Counterbalance licence only will not be considered
Previous experience within a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment
Experience operating forklift trucks safely within a busy working environment
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond to changing business demands
Reliable team player with a strong work ethic
Good understanding of health and safety procedures within a warehouse environment

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who take pride in working safely, maintaining accurate stock control, supporting production operations and contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of a busy manufacturing environment.

Interested?

If you hold a valid Flexi/Bendi (Pivot Steer) FLT licence and feel your skills and experience match the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV by return.

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

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