FLT Driver; M3 Multi-Directional Reach & Counterbalance
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Warehouse
Forklift Operator, Material Handler
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (initial rolling monthly contract)
Hours: 40 hours per week
- Initial training period: 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Following training: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Overtime available.
About the RoleThe Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international steel stockholder and distributor, for an experienced FLT Driver to join their warehouse operation in Oldbury.
This role involves handling long-length steel products within a busy warehouse environment using both Counterbalance and 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach trucks.
Please note: Candidates must hold both a valid Counterbalance licence and a valid M3 Multi-Directional Reach Truck licence. Standard Reach Truck licences (R1-R14 categories) will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities- Operating Counterbalance and Multi-Directional Reach (M3) trucks safely and efficiently.
- Loading and unloading steel products.
- Moving long-length materials throughout the warehouse.
- Picking and preparing customer orders.
- Carrying out stock checks and stock movements.
- Using warehouse management and stock control systems.
- Completing general warehouse duties as required.
- Adhering to all health and safety procedures.
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
- Valid 4-Way Multi-Directional Reach Truck (M3) licence.
- Previous experience operating Multi-Directional FLT equipment.
- Experience working within a busy warehouse environment.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience using stock control systems.
- Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
- Previous experience operating Hubtex trucks.
- Experience handling steel, metal or other long-length products.
- Experience with in a steel stockholder, manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience using SAP systems.
- Experience operating overhead cranes.
- Experience using horizontal or metal-cutting saws.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques.
- £13.50 per hour
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised steel supplier
- Potential for long-term employment
- Supportive and established warehouse team
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