Fork Lift Truck Driver

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Temp to Perm opportunity with an esteemed North East business. You will be working for a Benton based production company who specialise in providing their services to major household brands and companies nationally. The company is growing and needing to actively recruit meaning there is scope for guaranteed shifts, permanent contracts and more new hires over the next few months. You will be trained on day shift and then be allocated a 3 shift rotation Days, Twilight’s and Nights.

Temp to Perm opportunity with well-established and award-winning business.


£14 per hour


You get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.


37 hours per week.


Excellent work-life balance with days off work


Hours 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 11pm-7am


Must hold a valid UK driving licence

THE BUSINESS

Would you like to work for a well-established business and award winning business who is regional leader and unique in its field Our client has over 40 years in its industry and is having great success with growth across the business and is a leading innovator its their field. Our client is passionate as we are about their impact on the environment and as such has invested in new technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. As a result, they can provide a long-term employment opportunity for an experienced FLT driver. Working at the Benton based site you will be part of a great team delivering high service levels in a faced paced environment.

THE ROLE

The position is a Fork Lift Truck driver. You will operate a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck carrying out tasks around the site. Some of your duties will include:

You will be moving goods around the factory and organising these as necessary


You will also carry out yard duties such as unloading or loading trucks


Completion of relevant paperwork in accordance to the business SOP’s


Following company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies


Carrying out manual handling of heavy goods


Maintain high levels of housekeeping where necessary


Work as part of a team focussed on achieving the business’ goals

THE PERSON

You will have a positive can-do attitude as the business prides itself on being different which is their competitive advantage. You will be punctual, reliable, show a strong work ethic and mature approach as a result of this. This role is ideal for you to get a fantastic work-life balance and other duties will include:

You will need a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence to do this role


You have experience of operating an FLT within a warehouse environment


There will be times when you need to be flexible and undertake additional duties such as heavy manual handling, factory duties and others specific to the business.


As a result you will need to be keen to learn and adapt to taking on new tasks and developing new skills.


You will display a strong work ethic and a mature approach carrying out your duties.


Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions


Must hold a valid UK driving licence

THE PACKAGE

Temp to Perm opportunity with well-established and award-winning business.


£14 per hour


You get 1 x 30 minute paid break per shift.


37 hours per week.


Excellent work-life balance with days off work


Hours 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 11pm-7am


Must hold a valid UK driving licence

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go directly to our consultant Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Amy or any other member of the Industrial team on (phone number removed) Option 1
Posted 2026-04-01

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