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Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd • Temporary • Hartlepool, Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom • £14.38 / hour • 42min ago

Job Description: FLT Operative

Company: Westray Recruitment
Location: Hartlepool
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour
Overtime: Currently available

About the Role

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

This temporary-to-permanent opportunity requires candidates with a valid, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence. The successful candidate will support warehouse operations through the safe movement of stock, loading and unloading, pallet handling, order preparation and general operational duties.

The role includes physically demanding work, manual handling and the operation of specialist machinery. New starters will learn the machinery, processes and warehouse layout before progressing to regular FLT duties.

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

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly:

06:00 to 14:00
14:00 to 22:00
Pay rate: £14.38 per hour

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
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 this position.

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 of £14.38 per hour
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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