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Date Added: Mon 10/03/2025

Fork Lift Truck Driver

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1, UK
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Company: WESTRAY RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS LTD

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £12.00/hour

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Temp to Perm opportunity

£12 per hour

Shift pattern working 08:00-16:30 this will so include weekends

Opportunity for ongoing work based on performance in role

Working for rapidly growing business

Immediate starts

THE BUSINESS

Our client has been going the extra mile in print and packaging for over 40 years. From humble beginnings as a small local business they now serve a national market and enjoying a period of growth. They are a forward thinking business, heavily reliant on their best asset - their people.  Their people have a can-do attitude and extremely proactive and responsive - does this sound like you

THE ROLE

The role is an FLT Driver using a Counter Balance and Reach fork lift truck. You will also carry out production work and operate specialist machinery. Some of your tasks will include:

Learning how to operate specialist production-based machinery

Monitoring and documenting quality

Loading and unloading materials

Learning how to set and operate machinery

Adhering to clearly laid out guidelines and following standard operating procedures

Loading and loading using FLT

Feeding production lines and moving product using FLT

Abiding by strict H&S standards

General warehouse duties

Completing paperwork accurately

Booking stock inbound and outbound

THE PERSON

The business is looking for a person with a strong work ethic and the willingness and desire to learn. However, if you have the following skills and experience it would help your application:

You must have a valid in-date Counter Balance and Reach FLT licence

You must have a minimum of 12 months FLT driving experience

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable

Machine setting experience is desirable

You will demonstrate reliability, punctuality, self-motivation and good team work skills

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm opportunity

£12 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones

day shift pattern working 08:00-16:30 this will also include working weekends

Job security and longevity in the role with continuous training and development.

TO APPLY

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with excellent benefits and constant personal development. This role is showing a lot of interest and won't be around for long so act quickly and apply now! Your CV will go directly to our Industrial team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of the of team on (phone number removed) Option 1
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