FLT Driver / Picker

Furniture Production; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-service bonus

Long-service annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Job summary

National Timber Systems, part of Premier Forest Products Group, is recruiting an FLT Driver / Picker at its Sheffield site. You will operate a forklift, pick timber and products to customer orders, check descriptions and quantities, and prepare orders for dispatch.

We offer full training, career development, long-service bonus and annual leave, 42.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm), on-site parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift truck.
• Valid FLT licence or recognised certification.
• Order-picking or warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and ability to pick orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift truck safely and efficiently.
• Pick timber and products accurately to customer orders.
• Check product descriptions, quantities and measurements before dispatch.
• Move stock and finished products around the site.
• Prepare completed orders for loading and dispatch.
• Assist with loading/unloading of vehicles as required.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and report defects.
• Complete paperwork accurately and maintain stock rotation.
• Report damaged or missing stock.

Skills

FLT operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Job description

National Timber Systems, part of Premier Forest Products Group, is looking to recruit an FLT Driver / Picker at its site on Oxclose Park Road North, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 8GN.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and able to work effectively in a busy working environment. They should demonstrate a proactive attitude, have good attention to detail and work well as part of a team.

Previous experience operating a forklift truck and picking orders within a warehouse, manufacturing or timber environment would be preferred.

What you will be doing…

• Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently.


• Picking timber and other products accurately in accordance with customer orders.


• Checking product descriptions, quantities and measurements before orders are dispatched.


• Moving stock and finished products around the site.


• Preparing completed orders for loading and dispatch.


• Assisting with the loading and unloading of vehicles when required.


• Carrying out daily checks on forklift trucks and reporting any defects or concerns.


• Completing relevant paperwork accurately.


• Ensuring effective stock rotation.


• Reporting damaged, missing or incorrectly stored stock.


• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area.


• Carrying out duties in accordance with Company health and safety requirements.


• Following Company policies and procedures at all times.

What we are looking for…

• Previous experience operating a forklift truck.


• A valid FLT licence or recognised certification.


• Previous order-picking or warehouse experience would be advantageous.


• Good attention to detail and the ability to pick orders accurately.


• The ability to work effectively under pressure.


• A reliable and flexible approach to work.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.

What we can offer…

• A full-time role working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 6.00 am to 3.00 pm.


• Full training provided.


• Opportunities for career development.


• Long-service bonus, subject to terms and conditions.


• Long-service annual leave scheme, subject to terms and conditions.


• Employee referral scheme, subject to terms and conditions.


• Access to a 24-hour online Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support.


• Free on-site parking.


• Christmas Shutdown.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.