Our globally recognised client is actively expanding its operations team and is now recruiting experienced FLT Operators to support continued growth at this flagship site.
 
🔧 Main Details:

Hourly Rate: £14.41 per hour (Monday to Friday)
Enhanced Rate: £19.48 per hour (Friday after 10pm - Until Sunday 10pm)
Location: Tadcaster, LS24
Working Pattern: 3-5 days or nights per week (rota issued weekly in advance on Thursdays)
Shift Pattern: 12-hour Shifts

06:00am - 18:00pm
18:00pm - 06:00amFlexibility with days and nights is essential

This role is ideal for candidates with previous FLT experience, including those with expired or in-house licences, looking to return to active forklift operations.

You will be operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environment, maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency. The role involves the use of counterbalance trucks fitted with clamp attachments to handle goods safely and securely.

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for the movement of materials using counterbalance equipment between production areas, storage locations, and loading docks, ensuring smooth operational flow at all times.

📋 Key Responsibilities:

Loading and unloading goods and deliveries
Operating counterbalance FLT trucks with clamp attachments
Transporting raw materials to production workstations
Identifying and reporting damages, shortages, and quality issues
Conducting routine vehicle and equipment checks
Recording inventory movements and producing activity logs
Ensuring compliance with site health & safety policies
Supporting a clean, organised, and safe working environment 
✅ Requirements & Skills:

Previous experience as an FLT / Forklift Operator
Experience operating counterbalance forklifts preferred
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
Good understanding of industrial equipment
Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Valid or expired FLT licence considered
Strong time-management and communication skills
Reliable, team-focused, and safety-driven approach 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised brand, earn competitive pay, and secure consistent work with clear shift planning