FLT Driver

Thorn Baker Group; Fleckney; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for a leading food manufacturing company based in Leicestershire. You will join the warehouse team to ensure raw materials are supplied to production areas on time and finished goods are loaded for dispatch, playing a key role in keeping warehouse operations running smoothly and meeting production deadlines.

Two shift patterns are available: 6:00am–3:00pm, 8:00am–5:00pm, and 9:00am–6:00pm, each 40

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience with counterbalance forklift operation.
• Ability to count stock and manage stock movements accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork to coordinate with production and dispatch.

Responsabilités

• Loading and unloading deliveries from lorries and wagons.
• Loading finished goods for dispatch and meeting transport deadlines.
• Move stock from bulk storage to production areas to prevent delays.
• Check deliveries for temperatures, dates and quantities and store correctly.
• Maintain accurate stock records and carry out stock counts.
• Follow stock rotation procedures.
• Complete daily forklift check sheets and warehouse cleanliness records.
• Sign delivery and dispatch paperwork.

Connaissances

Counterbalance forklift experience

Stock counting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Outils

Counterbalance forklift

Description du poste

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a leading food manufacturing company based in Leicestershire.

Working as part of the warehouse team, you will help ensure raw materials are supplied to production areas on time and finished goods are loaded ready for dispatch. You will play an important role in keeping warehouse operations running smoothly and ensuring production deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading deliveries from lorries and wagons.
• Loading finished goods for dispatch, ensuring transport deadlines are met.
• Moving stock from bulk storage to production areas to prevent delays.
• Checking incoming deliveries, including temperatures, dates and quantities, before storing goods correctly.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and carrying out stock counts.
• Following stock rotation procedures.
• Completing daily forklift check sheets and checking warehouse cleaning records.
• Checking and signing delivery and dispatch paperwork.
• Keeping warehouse and production areas clean, tidy and organised, including clearing empty pallets and waste.
• Communicating with production team leaders to coordinate stock replenishment and daily dispatch requirements.

You will report to the Warehouse Team Leader and support the wider team to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Shifts and Pay:

There are two Monday to Friday shift patterns available, depending on business requirements:

• 6:00am – 3:00pm
• 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 9:00am - 6:00pm

Both shifts are 40 hours per week, with overtime available during busier production periods. Overtime is paid for hours worked over 40 per week.

Pay starts at £12.71 per hour.

The Person:

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is essential.
• Experience with stock counting and stock control.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail when checking deliveries and recording stock movements.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.

Please note: Access to your own transport is essential, as public transport options are limited for the early shift start times.

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