Material Handler​/Flt Driver

Job Purpose

JDR Recruitment is recruiting for a Material Handling Operative who holds a Counterbalance & Reach licence. The successful candidate will support the movement of materials and components within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. Experience handling engineering components such as axles, trailer parts, steel components, and fabricated products is required.

This role is not solely forklift-based and will involve a combination of FLT operation, manual handling, stock control, and goods-in duties. Candidates must be confident operating trucks in environments where loads are often irregular, awkwardly shaped, and non-palletised.

• Safely operate both Counterbalance and Reach Forklift Trucks.
• Move engineering components, raw materials, and finished products throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Load, unload, and store items including axles, trailer components, steel parts, and other engineering products.
• Carry out manual handling duties when required.
• Supply production lines with materials and remove completed products from manufacturing areas.
• Book goods in and out using company IT systems.
• Accurately record stock movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects immediately.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory control activities.
• Ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Support other warehouse and production activities as required.

• Valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Valid, in-date Reach Truck licence.
• Previous experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling large, heavy, irregularly shaped engineering components rather than standard palletised goods.
• Good understanding of safe load handling and warehouse practices.
• Competent IT skills for booking in stock, processing goods received, and updating inventory systems.
• Ability to carry out manual handling duties safely.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.

• Experience working with trailer components, steel products, fabrication parts, or similar engineering materials.
• Experience using warehouse management or ERP systems.
• Previous goods-in or stock control experience.

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Highly competent and confident FLT operator.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to workload and responsibilities.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Combination of warehouse, goods-in, and production support duties.
• Regular forklift operation alongside manual handling of engineering parts and materials.
• PPE required at all times in designated areas.

• Busy engineering and manufacturing facility.
• Combination of warehouse, goods-in, and production support duties.
• Regular forklift operation alongside manual handling of engineering parts and materials.
• PPE required at all times in designated areas.

£14.43 per hour

Please note:

Monday - Thursday 6:30pm-4:30pm — 38 hours per week

Temporary to Permanent

JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.