Counterbalance Forklift Driver

FLT Driver - BRAND NEW ROLE!!Our client in Ossett stands as one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of contract carpet tiles & planks.

Their expansive product range includes multilevel loop, loop pile, structure bonded®, fibre bonded, and cut pile carpets in both sheet and tile formats.

Alongside, they specialise in performance barrier systems and entrance matting products.

With an eco-friendly portfolio, they continuously design innovative products catering to the needs of architects, specifiers, and contractors across various sectors.Location: Ossett, WF5Department: Tiling Department - FLT DRIVERWorking Hours: Monday – Friday Day shifts - 8 hour shifts between 6am and 6pm (6-2, 7-3, 8-4 etc.)Salary: £11.15 per hour, 40 hours paid per week.

- Once permanent opportunities to increase your pay via training & progression.Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring finished product is moved from production area to dispatch safely & efficiently.Ensure pallets are provided to the production area.Support with duties as outlined by supervisor.
This role is 85% FLT work.Reporting:
Provide regular updates to the department about any issues.Flag recurring product issues for process improvement.
Safety and Maintenance:
Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring tools and machinery are in good condition.Promptly report any safety concerns or equipment malfunctions.Safe use of FLT Counterbalance truck which you will be licensed to use.
Qualifications & Experience:
FLT Counterbalance License in date - with experience.Worked in a warehouse/Production setting on a counterbalance truck.Safe & efficient driver.
Skills & Abilities:
Capable of physical tasks, including lifting/moving carpet tiles.Comfortable in a manufacturing setting.Ensure can read & copy order numbers & fill out basic paperwork.
Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.