FLT Driver

JELD-WEN; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading door manufacturing company in Penrith is seeking Forklift Drivers to join their team. The role involves operating forklifts and handling various warehouse duties. Competitive hourly rates start from £13.23, with enhanced overtime and shift premiums. The company offers a permanent contract, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits including pension and holiday schemes. Join a supportive team and develop your skills while contributing to the growth of the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Wellbeing app

Annual performance bonus

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Basic English communication skills.
• Reliability and quality consciousness.
• Good timekeeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Handling stock bookings, rotations and general warehouse duties.
• Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons.

Skills

Commitment to workplace safety

Good timekeeping

Reliability

Ability to work collaboratively

Positive attitude

Basic English communication skills

Job description

Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring Forklift Drivers to join our friendly and supportive team!

Applications will be reviewed in January with start dates available from March!

About us

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our capabilities and transform the business.

Our Penrith plant is entering a new phase of growth and will soon manufacture all high-volume doors for JELD-WEN’s UK customers. This expansion brings new opportunities for the local workforce, supporting skill development, career progression, and a stronger future for the community.

JELD-WEN Penrith continues to offer competitive rates of pay, with rates adjusted to reflect current standards:

• Early Shift (6am–2pm): £13.23/hour
• Late Shift (2pm–10pm): £14.02/hour
• Night Shift (10pm–6am): £15.28/hour

Why JELD-WEN?

• Great Pay: Start from £13.23/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
• A structured points-based system that rewards effort and growth with advancementto higher pay levels
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6-2, 2-10, 10-6)
• Skill Development: Gain hands‑on experience and grow your expertise in a supportive environment.

Your role:

• Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment
• Handling stock bookings, rotations and general warehouse duties
• Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons.

What we're looking for:

• Commitment to workplace safety
• Good timekeeping is essential
• Reliability and quality consciousness
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic English communication skills.

Outstanding benefits:

• Full-time, permanent contract
• Comprehensive training from day one with access to internal and external courses
• Inclusive work environment
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) and life insurance (6x salary)
• Wellbeing app offering Confidential Emotional Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, Online Support, and Interactive Digital Tools
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Cycle to work, Health cash plan, buy up to 5 days annual leave
• Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products (cost + 5%)
• Annual performance bonus and employee referral bonus
• Team-building events, such as Fun Family Day.

Apply today!

Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.

Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: [e-mail]

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.