Fork Lift Truck Driver

Location: Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £14.57 per hour (approximately £28,411 per year)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent from day one
Shift pattern: Rotating days, twilights and nights
Essential: Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position from your very first day with a respected, award-winning North East business.

Based at the company’s established production site in Benton, you will join a growing organisation that provides services to major household brands and businesses across the UK. Continued investment and expansion offer genuine long-term job security within a supportive and successful team.

The package includes:

• A permanent employment contract from day one
• £28,411 per year, based on 37.5 hours per week
• One 30-minute paid break per shift
• Guaranteed 37-hour working week
• A structured three-shift rotation:
  • Days: 7:00am–3:00pm
  • Twilights: 3:00pm–11:00pm
  • Nights: 11:00pm–7:00am
• A stable shift pattern with regular time away from work
• Long-term career prospects with a growing North East employer
• The opportunity to work with a welcoming and experienced team
• Standard company pensions
• 28 Days holiday
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking

The Business

Would you like to build a long-term career with an established, award-winning company that is a regional leader in its field

With more than 40 years of industry experience, our client has developed an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and service. The business continues to grow and has invested in new technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.

Working at the Benton site, you will become part of a committed team that delivers consistently high standards within a busy, fast-paced production environment.

The Role

As a Counterbalance FLT Driver, you will play an important part in keeping materials and finished goods moving safely and efficiently throughout the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Moving, positioning and organising goods throughout the factory
• Loading and unloading vehicles in the yard
• Ensuring materials are delivered to the correct production and storage areas
• Completing all relevant paperwork accurately and in accordance with company procedures
• Following site processes, safe working practices and current health and safety policies
• Undertaking manual handling duties, including the movement of heavy goods
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the working area
• Supporting general factory and yard duties when required
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production and operational targets

About You

We are looking for an experienced and dependable FLT Driver who takes pride in working safely and contributing to a successful team.

To be considered, you must have:

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck in a warehouse, factory or production environment
• A valid full UK driving licence
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety
• The ability to complete manual handling and other physically demanding duties
• The flexibility to work a rotating day, twilight and night-shift pattern
• A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach
• Excellent punctuality, reliability and work ethic
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This position would suit an experienced FLT Driver seeking the security of a genuinely permanent role, guaranteed hours and the opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation.

Apply Today

Please apply with your current CV. Your application will go directly to Amy Laidler, who is leading the search.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Amy or another member of the Industrial team on (phone number removed), option 1.