Finished Goods Forklift Operator – MHE & Shipping

Northwood Hygiene Products; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Telford seeks a permanent FLT885 Operative to join their Finished Goods team. The role involves operating mechanical handling equipment to ensure efficient unloading, loading, and storage of products. Candidates must possess an FLT Counterbalance/Reach license, with teamwork and good communication skills essential. Benefits include a company pension, life assurance, and discounts on various services. The position offers a rotating shift pattern from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Essential Criteria: FLT Counterbalance / Reach - Essential.
• PPT Licence - Desirable.
• Numerate and literate with basic IT skills (MS Office).
• Good communication skills and team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift / Reach / PPT in line with site rules to move and rearrange stock.
• Check products are labelled correctly and put away correctly.
• Ensure pallets are stacked safely.
• Load / Unload vehicles according to health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate paperwork.
• Assist in compiling daily reports and carry out pre-use checks.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

FLT Reach

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

PPT License

MS Office

Job description

A leading UK manufacturer in Telford seeks a permanent FLT885 Operative to join their Finished Goods team. The role involves operating mechanical handling equipment to ensure efficient unloading, loading, and storage of products. Candidates must possess an FLT Counterbalance/Reach license, with teamwork and good communication skills essential. Benefits include a company pension, life assurance, and discounts on various services. The position offers a rotating shift pattern from Monday to Friday.