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Fork Lift Truck Driver

Vacancy Details

Location:
Gateshead
Type:
Temporary
Salary:
£12.55 p/h
Posted:
20/03/2026
Job Reference No:

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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Hours: Monday to Friday
  • 3 shift rotation, 7am-3pm/ 3pm-11pm/ 11pm-7am
  • Training is £12.55/ hour
  • Temp to Perm
  • Breakfast delivery every Friday morning
  • Family fun days

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THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an FLT driver for our client based in Gateshead. Our client is nationwide manufacturer who have been operating since 2016.

  • The business supplies to the packaging supply chain and are making over 300 million units
  • They are a forward-thinking, family owned business who are constantly innovating and aiming to be a market leader in the industry
  • The organisation provides a strong network of training and support. They will work with you to develop your skill set and competency.

THE ROLE

  • Picking and packing goods in a fast-paced warehouse environment
  • Physical activity including lifting and handling stock
  • Picking stock off shelves from a picking sheet
  • Putting stock away onto shelves using a put away sheet
  • Loading and unloading of stock using a FLT Counterbalance

It would be beneficial to hold a Flexi licence

  • Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
  • To work within company Health and Safety Rules

To assist and adhere to adhere to BRC standards When working Goods In:-

  • Receipting and inspecting deliveries.
  • Following all processes to ensure traceability of all materials filling in all appropriate paperwork in a timely manner
  • Stacking and Storing materials in designated areas and when required unpacking and preparing for production

When working Finished Goods:-

  • Assembling, sealing, labelling, stacking, and organising cartons of finished goods
  • Loading vehicles in a way as to not jeopardise the quality of the finished product.
  • Bailing skeletal, recording the weights and storing in designated space in the warehouse.
  • Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate

THE PERSON

  • You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle stock.
  • Experience packing in a manufacturing environment
  • Flexible to undertake additional duties such as Warehousing or Quality disciplines.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to Industrial@westray.co.uk or call the team on 0191 4926622 (Option 1)2026 All Rights Reserved

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