Brilliant opportunity to work as an FLT Driver for our client - A multinational packaging company specialising in sustainable corrugated packaging, paper products, and recycling solutions.

Staffline is recruiting FLT Drivers in Ely.

The rate of pay is £13.56 per hour.

This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, Monday to Friday, and the hours of work are:

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Pay Rates

During your first 12 weeks on site, you'll earn £13.56 per hour.

Overtime is paid after 48 hours worked:

£16.95 per hour Monday to Friday
£20.34 per hour Saturday and Sunday
After completing 12 weeks of service, your basic rate increases to £14.12 per hour.

Overtime is then paid after 40 hours worked:

£17.65 per hour Monday to Friday
£21.18 per hour Saturday and Sunday

A valid FLT licence is required for this role.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Due to the location of our client site in Ely, candidates are required to have access to their own vehicle or reliable transport to travel to and from the workplace.

Your Time at Work
As a FLT Driver, your duties include:

- Working with the team to unload and load deliveries.
- Check quantities and quality, reporting any issues to the Goods in/Out Supervisor or equivalent.
- Housekeeping in yard and factory.
- H&S involvement and reporting.

Our Perfect Worker
This role involves lifting heavy loads mechanically and sometimes manually. So, forklift drivers must have a lot of stamina and physical strength. Applicants must be able to bend, kneel, and stoop from time to time. You must have the endurance to sit and drive the forklift for a very long time.

Requirements:
- Possess the necessary training and certificates necessary to drive a counterbalance forklift.
- Have the necessary safety training and certificates.
- Responsible for the health and safety of themselves and others while in control of the forklift.
- Follow the safe systems of work processes.
- Adhere to the company vehicle maintenance reporting policy reporting any incidents involving the forklift
- Must be of the legal age stipulated by law for a forklift driver position. Ideally, the person must be over 18 years of age.
- A good vision is imperative as well as sound health, as the driver may be required to work in extreme temperatures and sometimes may be asked to move hazardous chemicals or waste.
- Possess excellent communication skills; they must be able to listen to and take instructions from the warehouse manager and adhere strictly to them.
- Good numerical skill is also very essential for effective forklift driving work as the driver is expected to weigh and accurately record the weight and description of the merchandise being moved
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Complete accurate pallet counts and checks as part of a positive release process

Experience in a similar role is required.

Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £13.56 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: V1DSSE

About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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