FLT Driver

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a FLT Driver, for a client located in Ferryhill. This is a Temp to Perm role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe receipt, storage, movement, and control of raw materials within a manufacturing environment.

FLT Driver Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Operating forklift trucks and material handling equipment
Moving and storing materials safely,
Loading and unloading goods
Supporting production and assembly teams with material handling
Carrying out routine equipment checks
Ensuring materials are stored safely and correctly
Maintaining high housekeeping standards, reporting any equipment or material issues, and adhering to all health and safety proceduresFLT Driver Applicants:

Must hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift License
Must have previous forklift experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Experience of working with inventory systems is desirable but not essentialCompany Benefits:

Temporary Staff:

38.5 hours per week
Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Kitchen facilities
Safe working environment
We reserve the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultationPermanent Staff (once moved over from temp to perm):

Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
Discounted gym membershipInitially starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation. Hourly rates:

Days: £12.71

2-shift: £15.25

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm & Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm.

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members. Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed