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FLT Driver / Yard Person

Manpower

Castleford

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Yard Person with a valid Counterbalance FLT Licence to join a client's team in Castleford. This long-term role involves loading and unloading pallets, maintaining yard organisation, and operating a forklift. Candidates should have previous experience and a strong work ethic. The position offers consistent hours and an opportunity for permanent employment, with a competitive pay rate of £12.95 per hour on days and £16.92 on nights.

Benefits

Free On-Site Parking
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Supportive and Friendly Team Environment
Long-Term Work with Consistent Hours
Opportunity for a Permanent Role

Qualifications

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence.
  • Previous experience as a Yard Person or Shunter.
  • Ability to pass an on-site interview and FLT driving assessment.
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and efficiently load/unload pallets from trucks.
  • Maintain yard organisation and assist with shunting vehicles.
  • Support general warehouse operations and ensure smooth running.
  • Operate a counterbalance forklift to move stock.

Skills

Forklift operation
Manual handling
Yard organisation
Reliability

Tools

Counterbalance FLT
Job description

Yard Person with FLT Licence and Driving Licence
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10
Contract Type: Long-Term Ongoing (Temp to Perm)
Manpower is currently recruiting for numbers of an experienced Yard Person / Counterbalance FLT Drivers (ideally double handler) to join our client's team in Castleford, West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable, long-term work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Loading & Unloading (60%): Safely and efficiently load/unload pallets from trucks.
  • Yard & Shunting Duties: Maintain yard organisation and assist with shunting vehicles or trailers as required.
  • Manual Handling & Warehouse Work: Support general warehouse operations and ensure smooth day-to-day running.
  • Stock Movement: Operate a counterbalance forklift to move stock within the yard and warehouse.
Shift Pattern
  • 4 on / 4 off
  • Hours on days: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Hours on nights: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  • Overtime: Available on additional shifts, with higher pay after 45 hours per week
Pay Rate
  • £12.95 per hour on days
  • £16.92 per hour on nights
What We Offer
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Complimentary Tea & Coffee
  • Supportive and Friendly Team Environment
  • Long-Term Work with Consistent Hours
  • Opportunity for a Permanent Role

We have 6 x positions on days and 5 x positions on nights

Requirements
  • Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence
  • Previous experience as a Yard Person or Shunter
  • Ability to pass an on-site interview and FLT driving assessment
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic
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