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FLT Operative

  • Location

    Mildenhall

  • Sector:

    Industrial Recruitment Solutions

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £12.21 - £13 per hour

  • Contact:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

  • Contact email:

    Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36639

  • Published:

    4 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-03

  • Start date:

    2025-02-04

  • Consultant:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

FLT Operative
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.