FLT Driver

E3 Recruitment is looking to recruit a FLT Driver for an immediate start to join a well-established leading manufacturing business at its facility in the Birtley area of Chester-le-Street. The ideal candidate for this…

Manufacturing

Pay rate £12.71 – £14.16/hour

Job type Temporary

Posted 6 October 2026

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Overtime at a premium

E3 Recruitment is looking to recruit a FLT Driver for an immediate start to join a well-established leading manufacturing business at its facility in the Birtley area of Chester-le-Street.

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience of operating a Fork Lift Truck with B1 Licence, working in a fast-paced, heavy industry manufacturing environment.

What's in it for you as an FLT Driver:

Hours of work: Monday - Friday DAYS ONLY 6AM - 2PM (early finish Friday at 1PM)
39 hours a week
£12.71 per hour, increasing to £14.16 after 12 weeks
Overtime paid at a premium of 1.5x and 2x
Location: Birtley
Ongoing temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established PLC manufacturer.
FLT responsibilities:

Operation of FLT
Support with the running of a production facility
General maintenance and housekeeping tasks around the site
Complying with all Company Health, Safety & Environmental systems, and reporting procedures.
Essential Qualifications and Experience for FLT Driver:

Experience of operating a Fork Lift Truck with B1 Licence
A good understanding of industry Health, Safety and Environmental standards
Ability to work within a busy team environment
If interested, please apply now

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