Material Handler (FLT Driver)

Material Handler (FLT Driver) based in Kingswinford, working full-time on a temporary basis for £14.71 per hour. Your schedule runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm. This position suits someone holding a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence, with prior experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production setting. You will operate the forklift to transport raw materials, components, and finished goods across the site. Daily duties include loading and unloading deliveries, replenishing production lines, and maintaining a tidy, safe workspace. This role demands precision, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work steadily under supervision.

Material Handler - Counterbalance FLT Location: Kingswinford Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 4.30pm Pay: £14.71ph

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Material Handler to join our client. This is a great opportunity for someone with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence who has experience working within a busy warehouse, manufacturing or production environment.

The Role:

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials, components and finished products around the site, supporting both warehouse and production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Moving raw materials, components and finished goods around the site.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Supplying materials to production areas as required.
• Storing materials correctly and maintaining accurate stock locations.
• Supporting warehouse and manufacturing teams with material movements.
• Loading and preparing products for dispatch.
• Carrying out basic checks on materials and products.
• Following site Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Completing paperwork and/or system records where required.
• Working as part of a team to meet production and delivery deadlines.

Successful candidate will have:

• A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence.
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience handling materials safely.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
• Good attention to detail.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work the required shift pattern.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment where your Counterbalance FLT and material-handling experience will be valued.