FLT Driver – Continental Shifts

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Birtley
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

FLT Loading Unloading Counter balance FLT Manufacturing Driving License

FULL DESCRIPTION

FLT Driver – Continental Shifts

We are looking to recruit a FLT driver to work within a manufacturing facility in Birtley. The role involves loading and unloading trailers with stock using Counter balance FLT. It will also involve manually lifting materials so applicants must be physically fit. You will also be required to work to daily targets. The role is temporary with a view to go permanent for the right person. The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off which means working 2 x 12 hour days 6.00am-6.00pm, 2 x 12 hour nights 6.00pm-6.00am and then 4 shifts off.

Salary: £15.16 per hour

Area: Birtley

Job Type: Temporary

Job description

We are looking to recruit a FLT driver to work within a manufacturing facility in Birtley.

The role involves loading and unloading trailers with stock using Counter balance FLT.

It will also involve manually lifting materials so applicants must be physically fit. You will also be required to work to daily targets.

The role is temporary with a view to go permanent for the right person.

The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off which means working 2 x 12 hour days 6.00am-6.00pm, 2 x 12 hour nights 6.00pm-6.00am and then 4 shifts off.

Experience in a production or factory environment, Driving License is desirable but not essential.

If you have previously had FLT experience but your licence has expired please feel free to apply as there could be a possibility of an in-house refresher.

Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

How to apply

Ref KES-V/5522-S969

Job title FLT Driver – Continental Shifts

Area Birtley

Salary £15.16 per hour including shift allowance

Hours of work The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off which means working 2 x 12 hour days 6.00am-6.00pm, 2 x 12 hour nights 6.00pm-6.00am and then 4 shifts off.

Permanent / Temporary Temporary

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