FLT Driver

  • Permanent
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 30th March 2026
  • Salary: Up to £13 per hour
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH16958
  • Industry:
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Early finish on a Friday, overtime paid at 150%, job security, ongoing training and development are just a few of the perks that the FLT Driver will enjoy whilst working with this rapidly growing manufacturing organisation.

Employing over 100 people across Leeds, this market-leading manufacturing organisation offers specialist welding and fabrication services, as well as their own range of bespoke equipment and machinery for the agricultural industry.

This organisation is currently experiencing high levels of success and growth and has recently completed an acquisition, which will increase its market share whilst increasing its manufacturing output at its West Yorkshire production facilities.

Their LEEDS-based facility is based just a few minutes from the M62 and M1 motorways, meaning the successful candidate will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities, including Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wetherby, Selby and Barnsley.
Key Responsibilities of the FLT Driver.

  • Operating a Forklift Truck around the site
  • Carry out manual heavy lifting.
  • Loading and unloading materials.
  • Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.
  • Organising paperwork and accurately maintaining inventory systems.

I would be keen to speak to candidates with the following:

  • Valid and in date FLT Counterbalance licence.
  • Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Comfortable carrying out manual lifting.

Working Hours of the FLT Driver

  • Mon- Thu: 07:30-16:00
  • Fri: 07:30-12:00

In Return, the FLT Driver will receive:

  • Hourly Rate: £13 Per Hour.
  • Early Finish on a Friday.
  • Overtime paid at 150%.
  • 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 with length of service.

if you are interested in the FLT Driver position, please click “Apply Now” and upload your most up to date CV, alternatively contact Ismail at E3 Recruitment.

 
 

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