Forklift Driver

Job description

We are looking for Forklift Drivers to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Nelson (BB9)

12-HOUR CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights

Days: 06:00 - 18:00

Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

12-hour shifts with a paid 1-hour break

£14.49ph | Overtime £21.74ph

Ongoing temporary role

Immediate starts available

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

• Operating Double Handler FLTs fitted with four forks to safely move and handle materials and products.
• Loading, unloading and transporting palletised goods safely and efficiently.
• Moving and positioning materials and products throughout the site.
• Safely handling multiple pallets using the Double Handler FLT.
• Carrying out shunting duties where required, in line with site procedures.
• Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs where trained and authorised.
• Completing daily FLT checks and reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Following all Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working effectively as part of the warehouse team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

• Minimum Counterbalance FLT licence
• At least 6 months' practical FLT experience
• Previous Reach Truck experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Shunt licence/experience would be highly desirable
• Confident and competent operating FLT equipment

Due to the location of the site (BB9) and shift start/finish times, you must have your own transport. There is no suitable public transport available for these shifts.

There is also a strict no-smoking policy on site, and employees are required to remain on site throughout their shift.

• Warehouse Operative
• FLT Driver
• VNA Driver
• Reach Truck Driver
• Counterbalance Forklift Driver
• Warehouse Technician
• Logistics Operative
• Goods In Operative
• Goods Out Operative
• Distribution Operative
• Warehouse & Logistics Operative
• Materials Handler
• Material Controller
• Stores Operative
• Dispatch Operative
• Despatch Operative
• Stock Controller
• Warehouse Picker
• Warehouse Loader
• Warehouse Assistant
• Supply Chain Operative
• Logistics Technician
• Warehouse Team Member
• Warehouse Associate