FLT / Forklift Driver

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Penrith is seeking FLT Drivers to operate forklifts and support warehouse operations. Responsibilities include handling stock and ensuring smooth production processes. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with comprehensive training and numerous employee benefits, including 33 days of holiday and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates should possess reliability, teamwork, and basic English skills. This is a unique chance to join a dynamic team and enhance your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Inclusive work environment

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Wellbeing app

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Staff discounts

Annual performance bonus

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace safety is essential.
• Good timekeeping is crucial.
• Must be reliable and quality-conscious.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams is required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn is necessary.
• Basic English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commitment to workplace safety

Good timekeeping

Reliability

Collaborative teamwork

Positive attitude

Basic English communication

Job description

FLT Driver

Penrith, CA11

Join Our Talent Pool

We are building a talent pool of enthusiastic and quality conscious individuals interested in forklift roles. This is not a current vacancy but an opportunity to express your interest in future roles that contribute to our ongoing transformation and facilities expansion.

As of August 2025, 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 £13.26/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
• Immediate Start: Begin your new career right away
• 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!

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.