FLT Driver – Goods In & Dispatch
Join a Leading Metal Stockholding Company with Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment
Are you an experienced FLT Driver with a strong background in Goods In and Dispatch operations? Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is working with a highly reputable, well-established UK metal stockholding client, and we're hiring for a key role within their warehouse team.
This is more than just a warehouse job — it’s an opportunity to join a business committed to long-term career development and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
As a Forklift Truck Driver – Goods In & Dispatch, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth, safe, and accurate flow of inventory across the site:
Efficiently manage Goods In and Goods Out processes
Operate FLT trucks (Reach and/or Counterbalance B1) to load, unload, and relocate stock
Accurately receive, locate, and organise materials within the warehouse
Stamp metal billets with precision and attention to detail
Support Dispatch operations, ensuring customer orders are picked, packed, and prepared correctly
Split workload: approx. 60% manual packing, 40% FLT operation
Collaborate with warehouse and dispatch teams to uphold operational KPIs and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dependable and process-focused professional with the following qualities:
Valid FLT license (Reach and/or Counterbalance B1)
Previous experience in a Goods In/Dispatch or warehouse stock control environment
Competence with order picking systems and basic IT/scanning tools
Strong attention to detail when handling deliveries and processing outbound goods
Proven reliability and commitment to long-term employment (we value career-minded individuals)
A proactive, hands-on attitude and an eagerness to contribute to a high-performing team
Working Hours & Pay
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts –
Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Mid Shift: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Pay Rate: Starting from £12.64 per hour
Overtime Rates:
Weekdays – x1.5
Saturdays – x2
Sundays & Bank Holidays – Double Time
Why Apply?
Join a respected UK leader in metal stockholding
Enjoy long-term job security and progression opportunities
Be part of a performance-led team where precision, safety, and dispatch accuracy matter
Work in a positive, stable environment that values your contribution
Ready to take the next step as an Forklift Truck Driver – Goods In & Dispatch?
Click Apply Now, and a member of the Thorn Baker team will be in touch shortly!
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