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Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 13.6 - 13.6 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leamington Spa
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Material Handler (FLT Counterbalance)
Location: Leamington Spa
Shifts: Continental – 4 on / 4 off (07:00–19:00 & 19:00–07:00, rotating with two days on each shift)
Pay Rate: £13.60 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm – Long-term career opportunities available across multiple sectors worldwide
Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting Material Handlers with valid FLT Counterbalance licences to join a respected and expanding waste and recycling manufacturing plant based in Leamington Spa.
This is a physically active, factory-based role (not warehouse-based), ideal for hands-on individuals who enjoy machinery operation and supporting continuous production in a fast-paced environment.
Material Handler – Key Responsibilities:
• Operate FLT Counterbalance Trucks across site to transport raw materials, stillages, and finished products
• Full training provided on:
Clamp attachments to handle bales and load onto automated conveyor systems for sortation
Rotator trucks to move and tip stillages safely and efficiently
• Replenish large containers of chemical solutions used in the production process
• Relocate materials between production lines and designated storage areas
• Support machine operators with material flow and general production assistance
• Participate in weekly machine shutdowns, completing internal and external industrial cleaning of the plant as part of your shift rota
• Follow all site health & safety and hygiene procedures
• Complete routine documentation and equipment safety checks
Material Handler – Candidate Requirements:
• Valid, externally accredited FLT Counterbalance Licence
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential for internal site vehicle operation)
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a Material Handler, FLT, or production support role
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and active tasks
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or recycling environment is preferred
• Willingness to be trained on clamp and rotator attachments
• Able to commit to a continental shift pattern (4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights)
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures and teamwork values
Why Join our client as a Material Handler
Temp to Perm opportunity with long-term job security
Gain specialist FLT training and broaden your industrial skill set
Career development options across multiple departments and global operations
Work in a well-structured, supportive, and safety-conscious environment
Take on a varied, engaging role that’s vital to the production process this is much more than just forklift work
Ready to build your future as a Material Handler?
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