Loading Team Member for Tata steel

Hi,

Are you an experienced FLT Counterbalance driver?
Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Shotton?

We have an initially temporary Loading Team Member role available within Tata Steels Building Systems site in Shotton. This role is ideal for someone with good communication skills who is punctual, safety conscious and a proficient FLT Counterbalance Driver with sideloading experience.

Role: Loading Team Member
Location: Tata steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH
Rate: 14.75ph (inclusive of 10% shift allowance)
Overtime available at 22.13ph
Contract length: 6 months initially
Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7-3 or 8-4.
Start: Feb 2026, pending the successful result of a medical which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:
Operating FLT Counterbalance to load and unload steel product within the factory
Using a sideloader counterbalance to handle long loads
Recognising product ranges to ensure accurate and prompt selection
Assisting the Warehouse Operations and Packing teams
Handling material in the form of labelling, storing and checking stock records
Storing steel product in compliance with Tatas standards and procedures
Conducting quality checks on inbound material
Checking that picked items are accurate at all times
Ensuring productivity and performance targets are consistent and met
Basic maintenance and housekeeping tasks as required
Adhering to Health and Safety procedures at all times and operating within a Safe Systems Of Work (SSOW)

Essential requirements:
FLT Counterbalance experience (2+ years)
FLT licence (indate, external) desirable but not essential as inhouse refresher will be given
Experience within a Warehouse, Manufacturing and/or Production environment (2+ years)
Sound verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
Ability to follow risk assessments and safe systems of work
Ability to work independently as well as supporting team members

Benefits:
Access to retail and restaurant discounts with major retailers
Opportunity to develop by being part of additional courses and training
Access to Employee Assistance programme for mental, physical and financial support
Dedicated team throughout your journey in the role
Opportunity to progress into a permanent position
35 days holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays)
Opportunity to receive reward vouchers for referring a friend to Randstad

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check