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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: £12.50/hour

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Temp to Perm opportunity

£12.50 per hour

Shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 this will so include weekends

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

Opportunity for permanent employment working for a global leader in its industry

Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)

Personal pension with Company contribution

Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)

25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a forward thinking and innovative quality manufacturing business based in Newcastle (North Tyneside). Part of a family owned global business, the site on Tyneside has enjoyed success for over 40 years and this is set to continue in 2023. The management mission puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform to the greatest extent possible. As a result, they are winners of various awards. The business can offer job security and longevity in the role, as well as continuous training and development. The role will initially commence on a temporary basis, with a permanent contract being offered at 12 weeks, provided both parties are satisfied with the progress made.

THE ROLE

The role is an FLT Driver using a Counter Balance 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 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

You must show that you are adaptable to a continental shift pattern

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm opportunity

£12.50 per hour rising incrementally during training subject to achieving milestones

day shift pattern working 06:30-18:30 this will also include working weekends

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

Opportunity for permanent employment working for a global leader in its industry

Additional benefits once taken on permanent include:Bonus (subject to Company profit and personal performance)

Personal pension with Company contribution

Free Life Assurance Plan (3 x annual salary)

25 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays = 296 hours

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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