Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment Group, focusing on manufacturing positions in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. We are working exclusively with the UK's leading manufacturer of its product.
The role:
FLT Driver - Counterbalance
Are you an FLT Driver that has worked in Manufacturing and looking for a new challenge?
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an FLT Driver to join a well-known Manufacturing business based in Barnsley, very close to Wakefield. The role will allow you to be part of a great team carrying out FLT Driving duties within a fast-paced Manufacturing business.
Working Hours: 2 shifts (Mornings & Afternoons) Hourly Rate: £13.03 p/h + 12.5% Shift Allowance = £14.65p/h - including Shift Allowance with the potential to increase after skills matrix training
Excellent Benefit Package includes:
- 25 days Holiday + Stats
- Health scheme
- Bonus Scheme - up to £400 per annum
- Life Assurance
- Unlimited Overtime: Paid at time ½ after 40 hours Monday – Saturday and double time on Sunday
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport material to and from designated areas in the facility
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
- Moving goods and materials packed on pallets around the facility
- Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
- Checking loads are secure
- Recording all stock movements on internal systems (PC/RDT), keeping stock accurate
- Keeping stock in an organised manner throughout the storage areas and general housekeeping duties
- Stacking empty pallets
- Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment
- Taking scrap and waste materials to the skip
- Always operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Skills & Experience:
- Must hold and accredited FLT Counterbalance Certificate (up to 3 years old)
- Experience of operating in a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Experience in using a PC/RDT stock system
- Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
- Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
- Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
- Maintain a clean & safe environment
- Positive, proactive, ‘can do' attitude
- Professional approach
- Ability to count stock
If this sounds like a role you could excel in, and want to join a large, stable organisation then please press apply!