Flt Counterbalance Driver
High Cross, High Cross Bank, Derbyshire
Flt Counterbalance Driver
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High Cross, High Cross Bank, Derbyshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 24 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4b5f26b1dbe54152a6e14eca2914a016
Location ref: High Cross Bank, Derbyshire
Full Job Description
Our client, based in Swadlincote, is looking for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver / Yard Operative to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. Working as part of a busy team, you will be responsible for safely moving heavy housebuilding products around the yard and supporting general site operations. Main Duties FLT Counterbalance Driver
- Operating a counterbalance forklift in the yard
- Moving heavy housebuilding products and materials
- Picking orders and preparing products for dispatch
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required quality standards
- Providing general support around the plant and yard
- Reading measurements using the metric system, including centimetres and millimetres Requirements FLT Counterbalance Driver
- A valid and accredited FLT Counterbalance certificate is essential
- Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift
- Ability to work safely when handling heavy products
- Ability to read metric measurements, including cm and mm
- Flexibility to undertake additional training and operate other types of forklift equipment
Vacancies available on morning and afternoon fixed shifts, offering 40 hours paid per week. - Morning shifts: 07:00am to 03:45pm Monday to Friday (fixed shift)
- Afternoon shifts: 3:00pm to 11:00pm Monday to Friday (fixed shift) Pay and Benefits
- Starting rate of £14.37 per hour
- Potential increases to £15.41 and £16.45 per hour for suitable candidates. Pay increases available following successful training and upskilling on additional forklift types
- Overtime paid at:
- 1.25x Monday to Friday
- 1.5x Saturday
- 2x Sunday This role may involve handling very heavy products, so a good level of physical fitness is required. If you are interested, please apply online or call
- (phone number removed) for more information. Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical