FLT Counterbalance Driver Nights

FLT Counterbalance Driver Days on Rotating shifts (SJ) Wrexham, Wales

Salary: GBP
13.05 - GBP
13.05 per hour

Thrive Oldham is recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Wrexham area FLT drivers.

Monday to Friday on rotation shifts

Week 1 - 6am - 2pm
Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm

• Meet all health and safety needs of the business.
• All FLT drivers shall be certificated by a recognised ITSSAR/RTITB approved training course and hold a valid certificate.
• Before commencing any FLT work each driver shall complete a check sheet to verify that the FLT is in a sound and usable condition. This sheet must be retained for reference.
• Any damage found to the FLT must be noted on the check sheet and reported to the supervisor for repair. The FLT driver must not use the truck until authorised.
• FLT drivers must not operate any FLT if their physical ability is impaired or when taking medication which may impair judgment. If in doubt, seek clarification from the Plant Manager.
• FLT drivers must always wear the seat or knee belt when operating the FLT.
• In the unlikely event of a truck rolling, the driver should remain in the cab keeping both hands on the wheel until stationary.
• Mobile phones should not be used when operating the truck. Drivers must remain focused and alert to yard vehicle movements at all times.
• Practice good health and safety actions at all times.
• Follow all Safe Systems of Work and complete all written, quality checks as required.
• Identify near misses or hazards in the workplace and report them to supervision.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards at all times.
• Complete any near miss occurrences on NCR paperwork as required.
• Challenging unsafe or hazardous behavior at all times.
• Report all H&S issues immediately to supervision.
• Wear all required PPE in designated areas.

• When approaching a corner or area of restricted visibility the driver should reduce speed and sound the horn.
• All vehicles will be loaded in accordance with the transporter policy and risk assessment for the type of vehicle.
• Ensure the FLT is parked in a suitable area where it will not cause obstruction.
• The FLT driver must ensure that the vehicle is switched off, left in neutral with the parking brake applied and the ignition key removed.
• The FLT must be left with the forks resting on the floor at all times.
• Ensure all operational start-up checks are completed and recorded daily.