FLT Driver

Job Description

COUNTERBALANCE FLTHourly rate: £12 per hourHours of work: 8am-4pmDays of work: Monday to FridayReporting to: Plant ManagerLocation: Cam, DursleyStart date: ASAPWe have an exciting opportunity for a Counterbalance Driver to join our team in Cam, near Dursley in Gloucestershire.It is a permanent position, Monday - Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. During periods of increased demand, voluntary overtime with increased pay is available.Our client site is a well-established, small factory with about 35 employees. The site has on-site parking, and it is located close to Cam & Dursley train station (less than 15 minute walk) and bus stops (2 minute walk).The Counterbalance role is a multi-departmental function intending to lead out or provide support in completion of tasks in the following areas:* Goods In/Out* Site Hygiene* Production Support* WarehouseAn experience as Warehouse Operative, Stores Person, Forklift Operator and similar is advantageous.Key responsibilitiesMain Objectives of the role are:* To ensure, that all incoming Raw Materials are checked, identified and labelled; and all finished product is correctly loaded and dispatched ready for onward delivery.* To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the site.* To support manufacturing areas to make sure, that finished packed product follow customer specification.* To keep inventory accurate and up to date* To optimise all racked areas and make sure, that specific zones are correctly managed.* To work with key supply chain contracts to ensure that end to end business operation is consistently managed.To support main objectives, your responsibilities as a Counterbalance Driver will include:* Working to develop and deliver daily in/out transport schedules. Checking off loads against inbound delivery and booking onto the system. Creating labels for loads, booking in and dispatching from Cam via SAP system.* Correct use and checking of FLT & PPT equipment.* Reporting of any quality or quantity issues.* Management of trailer activities with supply chain and third-party logistic providers.* Carry out & document regular racking inspection checks.* Carry out manual hygiene duties or operating equipment/machinery when required, like forklift trucks, pressure washers, scrubbers etc.* Organise warehouse and work area to maintain order.* Take a proactive role in internal and external site hygiene duties* Following production schedules to achieve 100% attainment to plans.* Understand and participate with any Continuous Improvement projects within the value stream.Qualifications and skills* Good communicator* Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time* To work within Health & Safety guidelines.* Good IT skills, SAP skills essential* Ability to follow written instructions* Ability to train & operate various lifting equipment* An understanding of general manufacturing processes.* Valid Forklift truck (Counterbalance) License beneficialIf you wish to apply for this position or if you require further information, please contact Katie on or , alternatively, apply within.Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited and Grafton Professional Staffing Limited. We are committedto protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visitthe Privacy page on our Gi Group UK website.

Keyskills :
FLTproductionpackingcounter balancewarehousepickingcounterbalanceforklift