Company: Westray Recruitment
Location: Hartlepool
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour
About the Role
Westray Recruitment is recruiting experienced FLT Operatives to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Hartlepool.
This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for candidates with previous warehouse and FLT experience.
Successful candidates MUST hold a valid, in-date and externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence. Unfortunately, candidates with expired or in-house FLT licences cannot be considered for this position.
The successful candidate will support warehouse operations through the safe movement of stock, loading and unloading, pallet handling, order preparation and general operational duties.
The position will also involve physically demanding work, manual handling and the operation of specialist machinery. New starters will complete a structured training period to learn the machinery, processes, health and safety requirements and warehouse layout before progressing fully into the role.
The employer places considerable importance on training, safety, reliability and staff retention. All applicants will attend a meet-and-greet interview before starting, and a full and honest CV is required.
Shift Pattern
Training Period:
During the initial training period, successful candidates will work a rotating shift pattern of:
06:00 to 14:00
14:00 to 22:00
Candidates must therefore be available to work both early and late shifts during their training period.
Following Training:
Once training has been successfully completed, candidates will move onto a continental shift pattern, working:
06:00 to 18:00 – Days
18:00 to 06:00 – Nights
Candidates must be comfortable working 12-hour day and night shifts as part of the continental rota.
Pay Rate: £14.38 per hour
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Operating a Counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles and containers
Moving, stacking and storing pallets within the warehouse
Supporting goods-in and goods-out operations
Checking stock and reporting discrepancies
Preparing goods and pallets for dispatch
Completing general palletising duties
Learning and operating specialist machinery where required
Carrying out manual handling and general warehouse duties
Working safely within busy and potentially congested operational areas
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace
Following all site procedures and health and safety requirements
Supporting the wider warehouse operation when required
Essential Requirements
Successful applicants must have:
A valid and in-date Counterbalance FLT licence
An externally accredited FLT qualification issued by RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or another recognised external accreditation body
Previous Counterbalance FLT experience
Previous warehouse or logistics experience
Experience working safely within a busy operational environment
The ability to work the training shifts of 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00
The ability to progress onto 12-hour continental day and night shifts
Good attention to detail
A reliable and responsible approach to work
A willingness to complete manual handling and general warehouse duties
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
A full and honest CV outlining employment history
Please note: In-house or expired FLT licences cannot be accepted for this position. Applicants must hold an in-date, externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence to be considered.
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
PPE Requirements
Operatives will be required to wear approved PPE, including:
Safety boots
Orange high-visibility clothing
Bump cap
What’s on Offer
Temporary-to-permanent employment
Competitive hourly pay of £14.38 per hour
Overtime currently available at time and one-third
Structured training and site induction
Long-term opportunities for reliable and dependable candidates
Supportive working environment
Monthly pay on the 27th once permanently employed
Once Permanent, Benefits Include:
7% pension
Salary-sacrifice options
Annual performance-related bonus
Cycle-to-work scheme
How to Apply
To apply for this FLT Operative position in Hartlepool, please submit your full CV to (url removed) or contact Westray Recruitment on (phone number removed), option 1, for further information.
Please ensure your CV clearly confirms that you hold a valid, in-date and externally accredited Counterbalance FLT licence
Salary description
£14.38 - £14.38 per hour