Materials Handler / FLT Driver

We are looking for an experienced Materials Handler/FLT Driver to join the Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day:

• Loading and unloading of various types of distribution and power transformers utilising the overhead crane.
• Transporting and processing various materials across two sites using FLT and Company van.
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the role.
• Quality inspection of colleagues' output.
• Maximising the uptime of operations by delivering materials in a timely manner.
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems, shortages or equipment breakdown.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Hands-on experience of working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Counter Balance FLT essential to 7 tonnes.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience is desirable.
• Experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is desirable.
• The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel.
• Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment.
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work unsupervised using own initiative.
• Flexible approach with hours and a willingness to work across other areas of the business.
• Good attention to detail.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary negotiable.
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly, currently running at 20% of annual salary).
• Two paid breaks.
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) - Every other Friday off.
• Superb canteen facility.
• 3 x salary death in service.
• Healthcare scheme and wellbeing scheme.
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave.
• Pension.
• EV Scheme and on-site chargers.
• Parking on site.

Working Hours:

• 37.5 (Nine Day Fortnight): Week 1: 7.45 am to 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday (Friday off).
• Week 2: 7.45 am to 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 3.15 pm on Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Company pension

Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required), Counter Balance FLT (required)

Work Location: In person