Full job descriptionFLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver – Coventry, West Midlands
People Solutions are currently recruiting for FLT Reach & Counterbalance Drivers to join our well-established client based in Coventry, West Midlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, ongoing work, career progression opportunities and long-term stability within a busy manufacturing environment, with a choice of day or afternoon shifts.
Up to £15.96 Per Hour | Overtime Up to £19.96 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Career Progression | Free Parking
This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as an FLT Reach Driver, FLT Counterbalance Driver, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Driver, Forklift Truck Driver, FLT Operator or Material Handler.
Shifts
Choose from the following shift patterns:
Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
• 06:00 – 14:00
Afternoon Shift
• Monday to Friday
• 14:00 – 22:00
Rates of Pay
Day Shift
• £12.77 per hour
• Overtime: £15.96 per hour
Afternoon Shift
• £15.96 per hour
• Overtime: £19.96 per hour
Benefits
As an FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, you will receive:
• Excellent hourly rates
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work
• Career progression opportunities
• Modern on-site canteen serving hot and cold food
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• On-site management team providing ongoing support
• Worker smartphone app with competitions and surveys
• Ongoing training and development
Day-to-Day Duties
As an FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Operating Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Trucks safely and efficiently
• Moving raw materials, finished goods and stock throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility
• Loading and unloading vehicles where required
• Collecting empty stillages, boxes and packaging materials
• Supplying manufacturing areas with materials to support production requirements
• Using pump trucks and battery-powered hand trucks where necessary
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across all warehouse and logistics areas
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company standards
Essential Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Previous experience operating Reach and/or Counterbalance Forklift Trucks within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience operating MHE, such as LLOP or PPP, within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and spatial awareness
• A reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and undertake a variety of warehouse duties
Desirable Experience
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment would be advantageous
Training Provided
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.