We are looking for an FLT Operator to work for our Client based in Rothley, Leicester. They are a multinational company with sites in Leicester and Rothley and are passionate about the future of our planet. The role of the FLT Operator is a temp to perm role. If you want more information on the FLT Operator role, please read below.
Pay for the FLT Operator – temp to perm
£13.00 while on training then it will increase to £16.25
Hours
9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday while on Training
4 on 4 off (2 days 6am to 6pm and 2 nights 6pm to 6am) – total of 42 hours per week (depending on where the 4 on 4 off falls)
About the role
The role of the FLT driver plays a crucial role in safely handling, moving, and loading products for dispatch, ensuring efficient stock management and timely delivery to customers – making them essential to maintaining the high standards of service and operational excellence.
We are looking for a skilled and reliable End of Line FLT Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move materials, load and unload trucks, and maintain a safe and organised work environment. This role is crucial for the efficient operation of the warehouse and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep all palletizers/ out-feed conveyors clear of finished good pallets in a timely manner to prevent any stoppage in converting production
- Keep finished good pallets from the end of converting line or production area and move them to the designated warehouse
- Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
- Operate FLT trucks safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectation
- Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
- Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
- Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
- Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
- Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
- To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
- To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to
Skills and Expertise
- Valid and in-date FLT license (Counterbalance / Reach / Clamp – as applicable)
- Proven experience operating FLT in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Strong awareness of health & safety regulations and safe systems of workAbility to follow SOPs, OPLs, and site-specific safety rules
- Physically fit and able to work in a manual-handling environment
- Basic IT skills (e.g. scanners, WMS, handheld devices)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
- Flexible approach to shifts, overtime, and operational needs
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Good housekeeping standards (5S / lean principles desirable)
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