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Materials Handler / FLT Driver We are looking for an experienced Materials Handler/ FLT Driver to join Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology. The Role has a variety of responsibilities to keep you busy throughout the day: • Your core duties will be loading and unloading of various types of distribution and power transformers utilising the overhead crane. • Transporting and processing various materials across two sites using FLT and Company van • Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related the role • Quality inspection of colleague’s output • Maximise the uptime of operations by delivering materials in a timely manner • Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdown Skills, Knowledge & Experience: • Hands on experience of working within a manufacturing environment is essential • Counter Balance FLT essential to 7 tonnes • Full driving licence essential • Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience is desirable • Experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is desirable . • The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings is desirable • Have good written and verbal communication skills • Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel • Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment • ‘Can do’ attitude with the ability to work unsupervised using own initiative • Flexible approach with hours and a willingness to work across other areas of the business • Good attention to detail Salary and benefits: • Salary negotiable • 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays • Company Profit Share Scheme (paid qtrly, currently running at 20% of annual salary) • Two paid breaks • Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) Every other Friday off • Superb canteen facility • 3 x salary death in service • Healthcare scheme and wellbeing scheme • 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave • Pension • EV Scheme and on site chargers • Parking on site Working Hours 37.5 (Nine Day Fortnight): Week 1 7.45 am and 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday (Friday off) Week 2 7.45 am to 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 15.15 pm on Friday Job Types: Full-time, Permanent APPLY FOR THIS JOB