Job Description

Are you an experienced FLT driver?

Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand producing non-alcoholic beverages?

We have a great opportunity for FLT counterbalance drivers who would like to be part of a large team.

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment.

Job title: FLT driver

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Wakefield, WF2

Pay rate: 14.55/ hour, going up to 16.17/ hour after 12 weeks

Working days: Monday to Sunday

Should be flexible to work on weekends

Working hours: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)

Shift timings: 07:00 - 19:00 or 19:00 - 07:00

Start date: Immediate

Full training will be provided.

The eligible candidate must have minimum 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license.

Benefits:

• Access to Randstad Happi benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Employee Assistance Programme / Wellbeing Support
• Flexible shift patterns
• Paid breaks
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
• Free parking
• Internal training and development
• Weekly pay
• Pay increase after 3 months
• Access to permanent vacancies

Key Responsibilities:

• To operate powered industrial trucks to safety load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas.
• Locating and moving pallets of stock and loading trucks ready for client delivery
• Maintaining safety and housekeeping standards at all times
• Reporting on any damages to stock or the vehicle
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Working safely and in a timely manner to achieve productivity targets
• Moving finished goods around the warehouse using SAP
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Store the pallets in the ASRS Warehouse
• Unload vehicles delivering full goods into the ASRS warehouse
• Some manual handling may be required to rebuild damaged pallets

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 6 months experience as a FLT counterbalance driver and an in-date license
• Recent experience of driving an FLT reach or double handler an advantage
• Preferably loading/unloading experience
• Must be flexible with the shift requirements
• FLT drivers must have a strong understanding of the Health and Safety process and be able to work as part of a team to meet daily targets and deadlines
• The successful applicant will have experience ideally within a fast paced FMCG or consumer goods environment.

Got a thirst for more? Apply now and our dedicated team will contact you to discuss further.