Forklift Operator

Are you a skilled Forklift Driver looking for a fantastic opportunity to balance your work and personal life? We are currently recruiting for dedicated professionals to join the team at Caterpillar's premier facility in Larne. If you are looking for a four-day work week and a competitive pay package, this is the role for you!

• Operate a forklift truck and other relevant equipment for onsite component and equipment movements, including loading boxes, crates, skids, and frames for waste disposal.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately regarding component and equipment movements.
• Inspect, maintain, and operate machinery strictly within company guidelines.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality standards, and the 5S program.
• Display behavior and conduct consistent with our Values in Action.
• Provide training to other employees as and when required.

• Essential:
  Valid forklift license and previous relevant experience.
• Ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific, and detailed work instructions.
• Competency in basic arithmetic calculations.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.
• Desired:
  Reasonable computer literacy, previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment, and the ability to prioritize and organize work sequences.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week on a 4-day schedule (Monday to Thursday).

Pay Rates:
Day Shift £14.84/hr | Night Shift £19.97/hr
Overtime: £22.26/hr (first 10 hours) | £29.68/hr (after 10 hours)
Day

Shift: Mon: 07:00 - 17:15 | Tues - Thurs: 07:00 - 16:45
Night Shift: Mon: 20:15 - 06:30 | Tues - Thurs: 20:45 - 06:30

• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Paid holidays.
• Full induction and ongoing professional training.
• On-site car parking and canteen facilities.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Access to the Randstad Benefits App, including discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Caterpillar in Larne is a world-class facility committed to excellence. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.