FLT Driver & Telehandler Operator

FLT Driver & Telehandler Operator / Yard Operative

Location: Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9HZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking FLT Driver & Telehandler Operator / Yard Operative to join our busy recycling and waste processing operation in Tondu, Bridgend.

This is a varied, hands-on role that involves operating both forklift trucks and telehandlers, alongside general yard duties and supporting the day-to-day running of the site. Successful candidates will be expected to work safely, maintain high housekeeping standards, and contribute to the efficient movement and processing of materials across the facility.

Shift PatternWeek 1

05:30 – 15:00

Hours worked between 14:00 and 15:00 are paid at time and a half (£21.36 per hour).
All employees are required to attend a shift debrief in the office at the end of their shift, in full uniform, before clocking out.
Attendance before the scheduled start time is not required and will not be paid.
Week 2

09:30 – 18:00

Employees on the late shift may benefit from a job and finish arrangement, subject to management approval. If all work is completed and the yard, machinery, and work areas are cleaned and left to the required standard, employees may leave early while still receiving full shift pay.

Key Responsibilities

Unload stillages and materials from incoming vehicles using a forklift truck.
Load bales onto articulated vehicles using clamp attachments.
Move stock and materials safely around the site.
Operate telehandlers to move stock, manage storage stacks, and support production activities.
Load loose product into bulk freight vehicles.
Operate brush attachments and assist with yard maintenance.
Run the fibre baler and load product into baler hoppers where required.
Support the operation of plastic, steel, and aluminium baling equipment.
Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties between loading and unloading activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
Follow all company health and safety procedures and site rules.
What We're Looking ForEssential

Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
Valid Telehandler licence/certification.
Previous experience operating forklifts and telehandlers.
Ability to work safely in a busy industrial environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.
Desirable

Experience within recycling, waste management, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial operations.
Experience operating baling equipment or other mobile plant machinery.
What We Offer

Competitive pay rate of £14.24 per hour.
Overtime paid at £21.36 per hour where applicable.
Full-time, permanent employment.
Potential early finishes on late shifts under the job-and-finish arrangement.
Opportunities to develop skills across a range of plant and machinery.
Supportive team environment and stable workload.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FLT Driver and Telehandler Operator who enjoys a varied role and is willing to get involved in all aspects of yard and plant operations.

To apply, please submit your CV and details of your current FLT and Telehandler certifications.

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Work Location: In person