FLT Operator

Grant Westfield Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Bike to work scheme

On-site parking

Sharesave options

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Grant Westfield Limited in Edinburgh seeks an FLT Operator to support production and dispatch. You will load, unload and move stock, pick and pack, and conduct stock checks while adhering to Health & Safety standards. A Counterbalance forklift licence is preferred and training offered on site.

The role is permanent, with day shifts and a typical pay rate of £13.90 per hour, based in our Edinburgh office. Join an established manufacturing team dedicated to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Desirable Counterbalance forklift licence or licence to drive assisted lift equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a FLT to move stock around.
• Load and unload vehicles; manage storage racking and equipment.
• Pick and pack finished goods and raw materials; perform stock counts.
• Conduct product quality inspections and check for damaged items.
• Report faults to maintenance; ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse environment and comply with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Organisation

Health & safety

FLT operation

Forklift licence

Education

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Edinburgh

Grant Westfield, the company behind the UK’s best-selling brand of waterproof wall panels, Multipanel and Naturepanel, is looking for FLT Operators to join their team in the heart of Edinburgh, to undertake a variety of loading and unloading tasks in support of the overall production and dispatch operation, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Team: Operations Team

Line Manager: Production/Dispatch Team Leader

• Day Shift - Mon-Thurs: 08:00 – 16:30. Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
• ROP - £13.90 per hour.

This is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities:

To undertake a variety of tasks in support of the overall production and dispatch operation, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

• Operating a FLT to move stock around.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, Storage racking and process equipment.
• Picking and packing finished goods and raw materials.
• Carrying out product quality inspections.
• Checking stock for damaged or missing items.
• Maintaining an accurate record of stock and carrying out stock counts, as required.
• Finishing products to a consistently high standard.
• Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality tests.
• Reporting equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse to ensure operational efficiency.
• Operating in a safe manner complying with all Health, Safety and Environment requirements to ensure own and safety of others.

The successful candidate’s profile:

Skills and experience:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A Counterbalance forklift truck licence and/or licence to drive assisted lift equipment. We can provide onsite refreshers or training as required.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team. Friendly, approachable and cooperative.
• Flexibility: Responds effectively to changing circumstances. Adjusts tasks and priorities when required.
• Customer service: Good understanding of customer deliverables and the need for strong quality. Ability to work to essential quality standards.
• Organisation: Ability to plan and organise work. Ability to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision.
• Health & safety: Understanding of health and safety requirements.

What Grant Westfield will offer you:

Working for one of the leading manufacturing companies in the country, this is a great opportunity to drive positive change and make a significant contribution across the business. In return, you will receive a rewarding and competitive remuneration package, and be based in our Edinburgh office, in the heart of Scotland.

• 33 days annual leave which increase with service up to a maximum of 38 days.
• Health cash plan.
• Bike to work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Sharesave options.