FLT Reach Drivers

Experienced FLT Reach Drivers Wanted

Reach Truck – Additional Licences a Bonus

North Birmingham – Easily accessible from Hockley, Aston, Perry Barr & Central Birmingham

£15.16 per hour + Premium Overtime Rates

Rotating Shifts: 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00

Are you an experienced FLT Reach Driver looking for a long-term opportunity within a busy automotive manufacturing operation?

We are recruiting for experienced Reach Truck Drivers to join a fast-paced automotive logistics operation in North Birmingham. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in keeping production lines supplied and ensuring manufacturing continues without interruption.

You will be operating a Reach Truck throughout a busy manufacturing environment, moving automotive components, stillages and materials between warehouse areas and production lines.

Previous experience of line feeding within a manufacturing or automotive environment is highly desirable.

Candidates who also hold Counterbalance, Bendi/Flexi or other FLT licences will have an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating an FLT Reach Truck safely and efficiently throughout a busy automotive manufacturing facility.
• Line feeding production areas, ensuring components and materials are delivered to production on time.
• Moving automotive parts, stillages, pallets and returnable packaging around the site.
• Working within a busy, high-volume manufacturing environment alongside production teams, pedestrians and other FLT operators.
• Supporting Just-In-Time (JIT) production processes and ensuring production lines remain fully supplied.
• Collecting finished materials and returning empty stillages and packaging to designated areas.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently when required.
• Replenishing stock and carrying out material movements between warehouse and production areas.
• Supporting goods-in, stock movements and general warehouse operations.
• Following strict site safety procedures and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Working both on and off the truck when required.

What We're Looking For

• Valid FLT Reach Truck licence, issued or refreshed within the last 3 years.
• Minimum 12 months' recent Reach Truck experience.
• Previous experience in automotive, manufacturing or high-volume logistics is highly desirable.
• Experience of line feeding production or supplying manufacturing lines is strongly preferred.
• Confident operating a Reach Truck within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Good awareness of pedestrian and vehicle safety.
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working to production deadlines.
• Able to work as part of a busy team while maintaining high safety and productivity standards.

Additional FLT Licences – Advantageous

Candidates who also hold any of the following licences are encouraged to apply:

• Counterbalance
• Bendi/Flexi
• Other recognised FLT qualifications

What We Offer

• £15.16 per hour
• Premium overtime rates
• Rotating shifts: 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00
• Long-term, ongoing employment
• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a major automotive supply chain operation

Apply Today

If you're an experienced FLT Reach Driver with a strong background in line feeding, automotive logistics or manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV to birminghamindustrial@pertemps.co.uk for immediate consideration.

Don't miss out – apply today!