FLT / Counterbalance / Reach Operator
Natara GlobalHartlepool, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Hartlepool
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Reports to: Production Manager
About Natara
Natara Global is a leading independent manufacturer of speciality aroma chemicals and natural
extracts for the global flavour and fragrance industry.
With manufacturing operations across the UK, US and China, Natara supplies specialist
ingredients used in food, beverages, fragrances and household products. Safety, quality,
teamwork and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on FLT and production-support role based at our Hartlepool site. You will support the safe movement and storage of materials, assist with stock management, undertake waste-handling activities and provide general support to the Production team and wider site.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Counterbalance and Reach forklift trucks safely.
- Load, unload and move materials around the site.
- Support Production and other departments with FLT requirements.
- Complete daily forklift checks and report any faults.
- Assist with stock control, stock movements and stock counts.
- Manage consumable stock for the Production team.
- Prepare waste materials for collection and disposal.
- Move and load drums, IBCs, skips and other containers.
- Support the loading of waste tanks and tankers.
- Maintain clean, safe and organised external working areas.
- Follow all site health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
- Wear and maintain the required personal protective equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Current and valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck qualification.
- Current and valid Reach Forklift Truck qualification.
- Practical experience operating both Counterbalance and Reach forklift trucks.
- Experience moving, loading and storing materials safely.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to complete basic stock and equipment records.
- Willingness to undertake manual and outdoor work.
- Experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing or logistics.
- Experience working within a chemical or hazardous environment.
- Experience handling drums, IBCs, waste materials or dangerous goods.
- Safety-conscious and dependable.
- Practical and willing to get stuck in.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and comfortable supporting different departments.
- Organised, accurate and attentive to detail.
- Positive, self-motivated and reliable.
All employees are expected to demonstrate Natara’s values.
- We care.
- Be customer-focused.
- Raise the bar.
- Think and act as one team.
- Do the right thing.
- We deliver.
Please send a cover letter and cv to recruitment@natara-global.com
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 8222 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~18k in sampleP25 £27kP75 £39k
£24kmedian £31k£39k
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