FLT Counterbalance Driver

Salary: £26,000 per year

My client is based in the LE5 area of Leicester

They are now seeking an FLT Production Support Operative to join them on a 12 week temporary leading to permanent basis

08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday with a daily 30 Minute lunch break

The Role

The Warehouse Operative will work with the Material Planning & Logistics team to support and ensure the effective day to day running of the department.

Experience & Requirements

Main duties include:

• Move & store material safely around the facility
• Preparation of pallets to be shipped to our customers
• Loading & unloading of vehicles
• Safe operation of mechanical handling equipment such as Forklifts & Powered Pallet trucks
• Manual handling, including the physical movement of goods via mechanical handling equipment
• Sort Material with Pick Notes & Job Cards
• General Administration
• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse – front car park & rear storage yards
• The waste management of our Bi-product Nylon Swarf
• Other duties as and when required

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Have at least one years’ experience in a similar role within an Engineering/Manufacturing environment.
• Have a full UK driving and Counterbalance Forklift Licence – Powered Pallet truck minimum. And must be prepared to travel across our Leicester Sites.
• Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• To have effective written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is essential
• Proven ability to work well with others, be self-motivated, multi-task and prioritize daily and work well under pressure.
• Exposure to an ERP system would be helpful but not essential
• Be flexible and responsive in support of the business needs