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!

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