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General Operative/FLT Driver

  • Location

    Mildenhall

  • Sector:

    Industrial Recruitment Solutions

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £12.21 - £13 per hour

  • Contact:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

  • Contact email:

    Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36639

  • Published:

    2 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-05-16

  • Start date:

    2025-02-04

  • Consultant:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

Yard Operative/FLT Driver
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

This is a temp-to-perm position with a 12-week temporary period, leading to a permanent contract. Immediate start available.

We are seeking a hard working Yard Operative with an FLT License to join a well-established company in Mildenhall.

In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining equipment to meet high-quality standards. You will also ensure excellent service for equipment hire, handling all depot transactions safely, efficiently, and in line with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and maintain equipment for hire, ensuring it's ready for immediate use.
  • Operate counterbalance or multi-directional forklifts to load/unload vehicles and move equipment (FLT license is a great advantage).
  • Accurately pick, return, and scan equipment, resolving any stock discrepancies.
  • Safely load and unload equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage.
  • Clean equipment using a pressure washer to uphold high standards.
  • Inspect, service, and repair hire equipment and depot assets to company specifications.
  • Use pneumatic/electrical hand tools (full in-house training provided).
  • Maintain accurate service and inspection records.
  • Occasionally drive the depot van as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • A full, clean driving license is highly desirable.
  • A valid FLT (counterbalance) license is a plus.
  • Comfortable using scanners, PDAs, tablets, and computers.
  • A good level of fitness is required for the physical aspects of the role.
  • Full in-house training will be provided to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your CV today!