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FLT Driver

  • Permanent
  • Birtley, Tyne and Wear
  • Posted: 6th October 2026
  • Salary: £12.71 - £14.16 per hour + Overtime at a premium
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17810
  • Industry:
  • Location: Birtley, Tyne and Wear
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills: FLT Driver

E3 Recruitment is looking to recruit a FLT Driver for an immediate start to join a well-established leading manufacturing business at its facility in the Birtley area of Chester-le-Street.

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience of operating a Fork Lift Truck with B1 Licence, working in a fast-paced, heavy industry manufacturing environment.

What’s in it for you as an FLT Driver:

  • Hours of work: Monday – Friday DAYS ONLY 6AM – 2PM (early finish Friday at 1PM)
  • 39 hours a week
  • £12.71 per hour, increasing to £14.16 after 12 weeks
  • Overtime paid at a premium of 1.5x and 2x
  • Location: Birtley
  • Ongoing temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established PLC manufacturer.

FLT responsibilities:

  • Operation of FLT
  • Support with the running of a production facility
  • General maintenance and housekeeping tasks around the site
  • Complying with all Company Health, Safety & Environmental systems, and reporting procedures.

Essential Qualifications and Experience for FLT Driver:

  • Experience of operating a Fork Lift Truck with B1 Licence
  • A good understanding of industry Health, Safety and Environmental standards
  • Ability to work within a busy team environment

If interested, please apply now…

 
 

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