Counterbalance Forklift Driver

2 weeks ago


Washington NE JD, United Kingdom Smart Manufacturing Solutions Full time £26,838 - £31,349 per year

SMS are recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join one of our high-profile automotive manufacturing clients. This role involves supporting production and warehouse operations by safely transporting materials, components, and finished parts across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating Counterbalance FLT to move materials safely around production and storage areas
  • Supplying components to assembly and manufacturing lines
  • Loading and unloading vehicles, containers, and stillages
  • Transporting finished products to despatch areas
  • Stock movement, allocation and scanning where required
  • Maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping, and equipment checks
  • Working to set production schedules and supporting wider warehouse tasks when required

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (NPORS / ITSSAR / RTITB accepted)
  • Previous FLT experience in manufacturing, automotive, or warehouse environments
  • Ability to follow safe systems of work and complete daily FLT checks
  • Good teamwork, communication, and reliability

Working Hours

Dayshift - 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday

Backshift - 3pm - 11pm Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: £12.96-£15.04 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person



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