Fork Lift Truck Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay: £14.57 per hour (approximately £28,411 per year)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 37.5 hours per week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Temp to Perm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shift pattern: Perm back shift 3pm-1pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential: Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and full UK driving licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What’s in It for You</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position from your very first day with a respected, award-winning North East business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Based at the company’s established production site in Benton, you will join a growing organisation that provides services to major household brands and businesses across the UK. Continued investment and expansion offer genuine long-term job security within a supportive and successful team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The package includes:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A stable shift pattern with regular time away from work</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Long-term career prospects with a growing North East employer</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The opportunity to work with a welcoming and experienced team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Business</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Would you like to build a long-term career with an established, award-winning company that is a regional leader in its field</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">With more than 40 years of industry experience, our client has developed an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and service. The business continues to grow and has invested in new technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working at the Benton site,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will become part of a committed team that delivers consistently high standards within a busy, fast-paced production environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Counterbalance FLT Driver,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will play an important part in keeping materials and finished goods moving safely and efficiently throughout the site.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Moving, positioning and organising goods throughout the factory</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading and unloading vehicles in the yard</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring materials are delivered to the correct production and storage areas</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing all relevant paperwork accurately and in accordance with company procedures</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following site processes, safe working practices and current health and safety policies</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Undertaking manual handling duties, including the movement of heavy goods</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the working area</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting general factory and yard duties when required</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production and operational targets</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for an experienced and dependable FLT Driver who takes pride in working safely and contributing to a successful team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered, you must have:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid Counterbalance FLT licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck in a warehouse, factory or production environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid full UK driving licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong understanding of workplace health and safety</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to complete manual handling and other physically demanding duties</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The flexibility to work a rotating day, twilight and night-shift pattern</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A positive, adaptable and proactive approach</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent punctuality, reliability and work ethic</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This position would suit an experienced FLT Driver seeking the security of a genuinely permanent role, guaranteed hours and the opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Today</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Please apply with your current CV. Your application will go directly to Amy Laidler, who is leading the search.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have any questions about the position, please contact Amy or another member of the Industrial team on (phone number removed), option 1</p>