FLT Driver

ARDAGH GROUP; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled FLT Driver to ensure efficient pallet movement across the site. This role involves operating forklift trucks safely, conducting quality inspections, and supporting production needs. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on sustainability, this company offers a supportive environment for career growth. Join a team that values safety and innovation, where your contributions can make a significant impact on operations and sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Family Friendly Policies

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Fully trained and qualified forklift truck driver.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks to transport finished products safely.
• Perform quality inspections of pallets and report substandard products.

Skills

Forklift Truck Operation

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Strapping and Shrink-wrap Machinery Operation

Health and Safety Compliance

Understanding Work Instructions

Job description

Added Value FLT Driver – Days

Doncaster Plant

Role description

We are currently seeking to recruit an FLT Driver to provide an efficient system of pallet movement of materials including finished goods, packaging and pallets across the full site.

Responsibilities:

1. To operate forklift trucks to transport finished products and packaging in a safe & controlled manner, ensuring there is no damage to the materials.
2. Move finished goods from production areas to internal / external warehouses.
3. Provide quality inspection of all pallets to be moved, either finished goods or packaging, and reject and report all substandard products.
4. Supply the production department with packaging requirements and pallets, return any foreign pallets and excessive packaging materials to stock.
5. Remove packaging from finished goods pallets to allow them to be fed onto the lines.
6. Perform general warehouse duties including stock checking & housekeeping.
7. Complete daily FLT safety checks & record in record book.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Fully trained and qualified forklift truck driver.
• Ability to work on own initiative & works well in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to operate strapping and shrink-wrap machinery.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety policy procedures & Hygiene rules and procedures.
• Understanding of work instructions and follow company procedures.

What we offer

• Based on Grade 4 of the harmonised pay scales. Salary Minimum £24,726 - £29,782 Maximum (1686 hours).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Monday-Friday working – condensed hours where appropriate.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Additional Information

Role Profile available on request.

This role is open to external applicants. Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. We have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion, with a presence across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from? We produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, capable of being infinitely recycled without any loss of quality. We produce over 160 million containers per day.

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability, innovation, and reducing environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe our business success depends on our people. We strive to create environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are recognized.

Join our team for exciting and rewarding opportunities. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join us!

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