People Solutions Group Limited
FLT 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 great benefits, ongoing work, and the potential to grow and progress within the business. This role would suit applicants who have worked in a similar role such as a FLT Operator, FLT Driver, or Forklift Truck Operative.
Shifts:
• Monday to Friday • 06:00 – 14:00
Rates of Pay:
• £12.71 per hour basic • £15.33 per hour overtime
Benefits:
As a FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, you will receive: • Career progression opportunities • Canteen with hot and cold food and vending machines • Free tea and coffee • On-site management team for ongoing support • Worker smartphone app with regular competitions and surveys • Ongoing training
Day-to-Day Duties:
As a FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Moving materials to and from various points in the factory using counterbalance or reach trucks • Collecting empty boxes and consolidating stock • Ensuring manufacturing areas are supplied with materials as required • Maintaining a consistently high level of cleanliness and housekeeping in all logistics areas • Using manual handling equipment such as pump trucks and battery-powered hand trucks • Operating forklift trucks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently • Providing materials to required locations within the factory using appropriate methods and equipment
Essential Skills:
To be successful as a FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, you will need:
• Valid Reach and/or Counterbalance FLT experience • Good communication skills and ability to multi-task • Strong spatial awareness • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Good organisational skills • Reliable and self-motivated attitude • Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Training:
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout the assignment
Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a FLT Reach & Counterbalance Driver, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process
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