FLT Operative
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Location
Mildenhall
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£12.21 - £13 per hour
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Contact:
Brigita Seveliovaite
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Contact email:
Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36639
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Published:
4 months ago
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Expiry date:
2025-07-03
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Start date:
2025-02-04
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Consultant:
Brigita Seveliovaite
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Pay: £12.21 - £13.00 per hour
Contract: Temp-to-Perm (12-week trial period)
Immediate Start Available
We are looking for a reliable FLT Operative to join a busy and well-established company in Mildenhall.
You'll be responsible for preparing, moving, and maintaining equipment safely and efficiently. A valid FLT (Counterbalance) licence and full UK driving licence are required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare equipment for hire, ensuring high levels of maintenance and readiness.
- Operate counterbalance or multi-directional forklifts to load/unload vehicles, move, prepare, and store equipment (FLT licenses are highly advantageous).
- Accurately pick, return, and scan equipment, identifying stock overages or shortages.
- Safely load and unload equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Clean equipment using a pressure washer.
- Inspect, service, and repair hire equipment and depot assets in line with company standards.
- Utilize pneumatic/electrical hand tools (full in-house training provided).
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate service/inspection records.
- Occasionally drive the depot van as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A valid, full, clean driving licence
- A valid FLT (counterbalance) licences
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete records and paperwork.
- Familiarity with the construction, housing, or civil engineering industry is advantageous.
- Proficient in using scanners, PDAs, tablets, and computers.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- Knowledge of the shoring or hire industry is a plus.
Additional Information:
- Full in-house training on the equipment and products will be provided.
- You will be supported by a dynamic and friendly team.
- Immediate start available
- Weekly pay
Please submit your CV or email it directly to brigita@compasspoint.co.uk or call us on 01284 765700.