FLT Drivers

Sheard Pa; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen on-site

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Platform

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Fresh fruit daily

Monthly food events

Volunteering leave

Guest speakers

Job summary

Sheard Packaging is seeking an FLT Driver to join our team in the UK on a continental shift, working both days and nights. You will operate a counterbalance FLT and participate in a fast-paced production environment, with full training provided for the clamp attachment.

The role requires a current Counterbalance FLT license and at least 2 years’ experience in a busy setting. We offer on-site parking, a canteen, life insurance, and lifestyle perks to support your growth.

Qualifications

• Current Counterbalance FLT license required.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with Health & Safety rules.
• Operate a counterbalance FLT with clamp attachment; full training provided for attachment.
• Complete external FLT safety checks prior to driving.
• Locate boards from storage to delivery points and maintain production efficiency.
• Ensure paperwork is followed and boards/labels are updated when feeding machines.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT license

Fast-paced environment experience

Job description

We are looking for FLT Drivers to join our dynamic team. You will be on a continental shift pattern, working both days and nights. The ideal candidates will be proactive team players and have experience working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Sheard Packaging is a successful family-run business and proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent cardboard box manufacturers. With vast investment into the business to ensure continued growth and success we are committed to continuing to encourage and develop our employees. After all, it is they who make our business what it is today.

If you want to reach your true potential, we can help you embrace new skills and in turn enjoy a long and prosperous career whilst being generously rewarded to reflect your growth and development.

Sheard Packaging has a commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

Striving to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment free from bias and discrimination.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• First and foremost, understanding and complying with all Health & Safety rules
• Working in a fast-paced production environment operating a counterbalance FLT with clamp attachment, full training will be provided for the attachment
• Ensure the external FLT safety check is completed every shift prior to driving
• Locate board from storage bays following picking lists to deliver to the machine(s) you are assigned to, ensuring you maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of machine production output
• When feeding machines, you are to ensure all paperwork is followed and all boards and labels are updated accordingly

This is a continental shift pattern, working both days and nights.

What can we offer you:

• Free on-site parking with electric charging ports available
• Fantastic on-site canteen / dining area with micro markets
• Life Insurance for all employees
• Employee Assistance Platforms with Spectrum Life and MetLife
• Free Corporate Pure Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fresh fruit delivered daily and is free to all employees
• Monthly free food events
• 2 days per year per employee of employer supported volunteering
• Key speakers which so far have included Jamie Peacock and Luke Ambler

Skills Required

• Current Counterbalance FLT license Required
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment.

SUSTAINABILITY

we take our environmental responsibilities seriously to give you peace of mind

We strive to ensure our entire supply chain is as sustainable as possible, beginning with the use of fully FSC ® -certified materials for our products and concluding with our fuel-efficient transport fleet, supporting the Circular Economy, and helping our customers meet their environmental goals.