FLT Driver (Counterbalance)

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Due to continuing success and growth, our client has recently completed a major expansion in its operations with a multi-million-pound investment to build a new goods-receiving warehouse .

Positions / Role

• Currently recruiting warehouse operatives/Flt Drivers for Order Picking/Packing within the despatch department at our Droylsden Distribution Centre. This role involves accurately picking products (large volumes) via computerised ‘Voice’ controlled equipment & headset. Full training will be given for all successful candidates.

The position is a manual hands-on role and includes a lot of walking from bin-location to bin-location. The role involves regularly lifting products and hand-wrapping pallets.

The position also includes working in the loading bay and dealing with our distribution carriers on a rota system. Applicants should be able to demonstrate they have a proven excellent record working in similar environments.

Successful applicants will be required to drive fork lift trucks and will require a valid licence

Working Hours

• The hours for the early shift are 6:00am to 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 6.00am to 13.30 on Friday
• The hours for the late shift are 11.15am to 20.00pm Monday to Thursday and 11.15am to 17.45 on Friday
• The standard working week is 39.5 hours per week and the shift patterns alternate weekly

To meet the needs of the business you may need to work regular overtime, typically this can be up to 8 hours in each week and in addition, occasionally on a Saturday morning. All employees are expected to have a flexible approach to working overtime when required.

Rate of Pay and Overtime Rates

The rate of pay for this role on alternate shifts is: -

£21,813.48 per annum basic equivalent to £ 10.62per hour

After completion of probationary period (13 weeks) increase to £10.88 per hour (£22,347.52pa)

For further information please contact Stratton Recruitment Solutions.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.62-£10.88 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Droylsden, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• ESSENTIAL - Do you hold a valid FLT Licence (counterbalance)?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: flt/man