FLT Operative

SYNETIQ Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle services company in Doncaster is seeking a Forklift Truck Operative to handle the movement of vehicles and parts efficiently. The role involves operating forklift trucks, managing stock movements, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a valid forklift license and have experience in a similar environment. The company offers ongoing training, free onsite parking, and a pension plan, making it an attractive position for those passionate about the automotive industry.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles

Employee discount on Vodaphone

Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience of working in vehicle mechanics, dismantling etc.
• Ability to identify a range of different types of vehicles and parts.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles off and on the racks as requested.
• Ensure a continual supply of vehicles for de-pollution and dismantling.
• Assist with the stock rotation system and periodic stock checks.
• Locate and load vehicles onto transporters and store in appropriate locations.
• Ensure that all paperwork and electronic records are completed accurately.

Skills

Experience of working in a similar environment using FLT’s

Ability to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner

Good knowledge of health and safety regulations

Work as part of a team and on own initiative

Experience of working outdoors in all weathers

Education

Forklift truck license – counterbalance and telescopic – rough terrain

Job description

Our FLT Operatives are responsible for the movement of vehicles and parts on and off storage racks and transporters, within and between the premises and the transportation of any other parts, material or equipment as directed.

If you have a passion for vehicles and are seeking a career in this exciting industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career as a Forklift Truck Operative at our site in Doncaster.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Forklift Driving

• Move vehicles off and on the racks for other operatives as requested, including using stands where needed
• Move vehicles, parts, material, racks or equipment between the storage area and other areas as requested
• As required, ensure a continual supply of vehicles for de-pollution, dismantling or other operations as required and return to appropriate storage area once work completed
• Assist with the stock rotation system, carrying out the appropriate vehicle movements needed on racks to accommodate new vehicles or to fill gaps in racks
• Assist with a periodic stock check of all vehicles on storage racks
• Locate and load vehicles onto transporters for distribution, unload vehicles from transporters and store in appropriate location
• Occasionally dismantle parts as requested
• Assist with the fulfilment of export orders as required
• Ensure that all paperwork and electronic records are completed accurately and on time
• Provide cover for any other appropriate and any other duties as may be required

Here’s what you bring

• Experience of working in a similar environment using FLT’s
• Forklift truck license – counterbalance and telescopic – rough terrain
• Experience of working in vehicle mechanics, dismantling etc
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to identify a range of different types of vehicles and parts
• Work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner
• Experience of working outdoors in all weathers

What we offer

• Day shift, Monday to Friday 08.30am – 5pm
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please Note

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About LKQ SYNETIQ

Formed in 2025, LKQ SYNETIQ is a joint venture between LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ Ltd and represents a significant investment in building a sustainable circular economy for automotive parts.

Combining SYNETIQ’s dismantling and remanufacturing expertise with LKQ’s unrivalled distribution network, logistics infrastructure and automotive aftermarket customer base, the vision for LKQ SYNETIQ is to transform the availability and accessibility of recycled parts across Europe.

By unifying new, recycled and remanufactured parts under one catalogue, LKQ SYNETIQ is set to provide a game-changing solution for repairers seeking affordable, sustainable repair options while remaining compliant with rapidly evolving EU environmental regulations.