Natara Global
FLT / Counterbalance / Reach Operator
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FLT / Counterbalance / Reach Operator
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 specialty aroma chemicals and natural extracts for the global flavor 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 organized external working areas.
- Follow all site health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Wear and maintain the required personal protective equipment.
- Report incidents, hazards, and unsafe conditions.
- Work flexibly and support the wider team wherever required.
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Essential 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.
Desirable
- Experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, or logistics.
- Experience working within a chemical or hazardous environment.
- Experience handling drums, IBCs, waste materials, or dangerous goods.
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Personal Attributes
- 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.
- Organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
- Positive, self-motivated, and reliable.
Natara Values
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.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@natara-global.com
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