FLT Operator

Are you an experienced and licensed FLT Operator? Are you based in or around Kemsley Mill?

We are currently looking for a FLT Operator role available at Kemsley Mill for our client DS Smith. This role is ideal for someone with a valid FLT licence and experience with Forklift for Counterbalance in the previous roles.

Role: FLT Operator
Location: DS Smith Packaging, Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne ME10 2TD
Rate: £16 per hour
Contract length: 3 months initial contract with possibility of extension
Shift Patterns: 60 Hours per week,shift rotation: X1 week of day shifts, X1 week of night shifts and then X1 week off

Responsibilities:

• Operate a Forklift to load/unload trailers and transport materials and finished goods to various warehouse areas.
• Follow all plant and safety standards including wearing proper PPE.
• Loading and unloading of trailers.
• Careful handling of finished goods.
• Managing shipping and receiving work
• Read and interpret the Vendor Bill of Lading.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.

Essential requirements:

• Experience with valid Counterbalance and in a Warehouse/Manufacturing environment
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to work to the shift pattern at all times
• Good knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as a Teamplayer as well as on own initiative

Desirable requirements:

• Reach, PPT licence

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

If you are interested please call me back on or apply here and we can go from there.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.