FLT Driver - Billingham

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd • Permanent • Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom • £14.38 - £14.84 / hour • 2d ago

Job Description: FLT Operative

Company: Westray Recruitment
Location: Billingham
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rates

£14.38 per hour for rotating shifts
£14.84 per hour for continental shifts
Overtime currently available, paid at time and one-third

About the Role

Westray Recruitment is recruiting experienced FLT Operatives to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Billingham.

These temporary-to-permanent opportunities require candidates with a valid, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence. Successful candidates will support warehouse operations through the safe movement of stock, loading and unloading, pallet handling, order preparation and general operational duties.

Depending on the department and shift pattern, the work may range from straightforward FLT and handheld-scanner duties to more physically demanding tasks involving manual handling and the operation of specialist machinery.

The employer places considerable importance on training, experience, safety and staff retention. All applicants will attend a meet-and-greet interview before starting, and full, honest CVs are required.

Shift Patterns

Two shift options are available:

Option 1: Weekly Rotating Shifts

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly:

06:00 to 14:00
14:00 to 22:00

Pay rate: £14.38 per hour

This area of the operation involves heavier manual work and the use of specialist machinery. New starters will learn the machinery, processes and warehouse layout before progressing to regular FLT duties. The environment can be congested, so strong safety awareness is essential.

Option 2: Continental Shift Pattern

06:00 to 18:00
Continental shift pattern, including weekend working

Pay rate: £14.84 per hour

This area primarily involves operating a Counterbalance FLT, using handheld scanners and carrying out general pallet-handling duties.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles and containers
Moving, stacking and storing pallets within the warehouse
Using handheld scanners to record stock movements
Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
Checking stock and reporting discrepancies
Preparing goods and pallets for dispatch
Completing general palletising duties
Learning and operating specialist machinery where required
Carrying out manual handling and general warehouse duties
Working safely within busy and potentially congested areas
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace
Following all site procedures and health and safety requirements
Supporting the wider warehouse operation when required

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

A valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence
An externally accredited qualification issued by RTITB, ITSSAR or NPORS
Previous FLT and warehouse experience
Experience working safely in a busy operational environment
Good attention to detail
A reliable and responsible approach to work
A willingness to complete manual handling and general warehouse duties
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A full and honest CV outlining their employment history

Please note that in-house or expired FLT licences cannot be accepted for these positions.

A driving licence would be advantageous.

PPE Requirements

Operatives will be required to wear approved PPE, including:

Safety boots
Orange high-visibility clothing
Bump cap

What’s on Offer

Temporary-to-permanent employment
Competitive hourly pay
Overtime currently available at time and one-third
Structured training and site induction
Long-term opportunities for dependable candidates
A supportive working environment
Monthly pay on the 27th once permanently employed

Once permanent, benefits include:

7% pension
Salary-sacrifice options
Annual performance-related bonus
Cycle-to-work scheme

How to Apply

To apply for this FLT Operative position, please submit your full CV to (url removed) or contact Westray Recruitment on (phone number removed), option 1, for further information.

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