FLT and Waste Operative

Mitie Group plc.; Swansea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Discounts to over 850 retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn and share incentive

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. Swansea-based warehouse team is seeking an FLT Driver to operate forklift trucks, load and unload pallet trailers, and sort pallets while adhering to health and safety standards.

You will use a Counter Balance license, have at least 3 months forklift experience, communicate in English, and complete required documentation; a DBS check and drug screening may be required. PPE is provided and shifts include day and night patterns.

Qualifications

• Counter Balance license required
• 3 months forklift operative experience preferred
• Communicative English required
• Ability to complete appropriate documentation and work to shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift Truck within a warehouse environment
• Load and unload pallet trailers; handle cardboard and plastic bales
• Sort, move and stack pallets, maintain safe and clean equipment
• Wear PPE and follow health and safety legislation; keep areas tidy
• Support the waste team and assist with related duties

Skills

Counter Balance license

Forklift operation

English language proficiency

Time management

Documentation skills

Job description

Salary: £14.18/ hour

Hours: 12 hours/ day

Shift Pattern: Days: 6:30 to 18:30, Nights:18:30 to 06:30; 4 on / 4 off - 2 Days / 2 Nights

Contract: Permanent

In your new role as an FLT Driver, you'll be working within a warehouse environment as part of our cleaning and waste team and undertake the operation of Forklift Truck driving within a health and safety conscious environment. Your duties will include loading and unloading pallet trailers, loading cardboard and plastic bales onto trailers, and sorting, moving and stackings pallets. Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and is in safe working order, perform miscellaneous cleaning duties and provide support to the waste team, whilst wearing PPE and complying with health and safety legislation.

What you'll get in return:

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension contributions
• Discounts to over 850 high street retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Save as you earn scheme and share incentive plan
• A free virtual GP service
• Free hot and cold drinks

Plus, we love to recognise our colleagues for their hard work. We do this through our Mitie Stars programme and our Employee of the Month Scheme. We also involve colleagues throughout the year when we celebrate holidays and events

Qualifications:

In order to be successful in this role, you'll need a Counter Balance license and 3 months forklift operative experience is preferred. Communicative English is essential, and you may be required to take an English language assessment. You'll need to have good organisational skills, be detail conscious, work from your own initiative and have excellent time management skills. You must be able to complete appropriate documentation and fall into the required shift pattern as deemed suitable to meet contractual requirements. You will be required to complete the Basic Disclosure (DBS Check) and undertake a drug and alcohol screening test.