FLT Driver

Description:

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.
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