Food Production FLT Driver

Jobandtalent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bristol is seeking a Food Production FLT Driver for an immediate start. The role offers a flexible shift pattern (4 in / 4 off) with competitive pay rates. Responsibilities include multi-skilled warehousing tasks, operating various equipment, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have relevant licenses, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced chilled environment. The job offers potential full-time opportunities and numerous benefits including subsidized canteen and ongoing training.

Benefits

Quality training

Subsidized canteen facilities

Weekly Pay

28 Holidays per year

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Counterbalance Truck licence with high operating experience.
• Experience in warehouse picking is required.
• Able to work within a chilled warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to any warehouse area as necessary.
• Operate various shop floor equipment including FLTs and hand pallet trucks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Knowledge of the FMCG Warehouse area

Good Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Health and Safety Level 2

Tools

Counterbalance Truck licence

PPT licence

Reach Truck licence

Job description

Food Production FLT Driver

We are recruiting for Food Production FLT Driver in Bristol - Bradley Stoke with immediate start.

4 in / 4 off including weekend 12 hours rota:

Day shift: 06:00 - 18:00 - £13.40/h and overtime £16.75/h
Night Shift: 18:00 - 06:00 - £14.40/h and overtime £18.00/h

This is an ongoing role with potential of a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Please check if the location is suitable for you:
Unit 4, Distribution Pk, Hawkley Dr, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF.

Duties:

• Multi Skilled - able to be deployed to any warehouse area as necessary.
• Responsible for the following shop floor equipment:
• o FLTs
• o Hand Pallet Trucks/Electrical and Manual
• o Pallet Wrap Machine
• o RDTs Scans
• o IT Equipment
• o Waste Equipment
• o Recycling Equipment
• o Loading docks and Roller Shutter Doors

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge of the FMCG Warehouse area desirable
• Food Safety Level 2
• Health and Safety Level 2
• Good level of Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good Communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good level of English
• Attention to detail.
• IT Skills Desirable

Additional Requirements:

• We require Candidates to hold a valid & current Counterbalance Truck licence (assessed / refreshed within the last 5 yrs) with a high level of operating experience.
• We would prefer candidates to also hold a current PPT licence (Powered Pallet Truck).
• Experience of warehouse picking is also required due to the nature of our business.
• This work is within a chilled warehouse environment (operating at +2 degrees).
• A valid Reach Truck licence would be a nice bonus, but it is not essential.

Benefits of working with us as a Food Production FLT Driver

• Quality, Food safety & hygiene training
• Level 2 food safety accreditation trained
• Amazing subsidised canteen facilities
• Summer BBQ's / Winter team activities
• Opportunity for Full Time Job
• Free Parking
• Discounted shop on-site
• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Employed Status
• Mortgage references

If you are interested in the above Food Production FLT Driver role please apply

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