Forklift Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Forklift Counterbalance Operator – Bilston</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Owen Payne Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced Forklift Operators to join a growing team based in Bilston (WV14).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate, offering the potential for a long-term position within a successful and expanding company.</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Important: A valid in-date, accredited Forklift Counterbalance licence is essential along with previous experience working with large lengths of Steel and Operating Overhead Cranes ***</span></li>

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

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Operate Counterbalance FLT and overhead crane</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage Goods In/Out processes</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting the Factory with general Factory duties</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support production with material movement</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain stock records using MRP system</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>General admin and housekeeping duties</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Work closely with production and other departments</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Position 1 – Day Shifts:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday: 07:00–15:45 & Friday: 07:00–13:00</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pay - £14.38 per hour</span></li>

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

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Position 2 – Afternoon Shifts:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hours of Work - Monday to Thursday: 15:30 till 01:15</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pay - £14.38 per hour + £25.00 daily shift allowance</span></li>

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

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>FLT Counterbalance licence (in-date & accredited licence is required)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overhead crane experience (required)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience handling large lengths of steel</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>MRP / inventory knowledge</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manufacturing background</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Basic IT skills</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits (Agency):</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Weekly pay (PAYE)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free parking & onsite canteen</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Holiday entitlement & pension</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits (Permanent):</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pension, bonus & life assurance</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Private healthcare</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Cycle to Work & SAYE schemes</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>25 days holiday + bank holidays</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you’re an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator, looking for a long-term opportunity with the chance to secure a permanent position, we want to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply online today or call Elise.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">ALTERNATIVE WORDS: Counterbalance Forklift Driver / FLT Driver / Forklift Operator / Counterbalance FLT Licence / Overhead Crane Operation / Steel Handling / Goods In / Goods Out / Warehouse Operative / Manufacturing Experience / Stock Control / Inventory Management</p>