Fork Lift Driver

Randstad; Larne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Full induction and ongoing training

On-site car parking and canteen

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Randstad Benefits App

Job summary

Caterpillar in Larne is seeking a Forklift Driver for a four-day work week. The role involves operating a forklift, moving components, and handling related paperwork at a premier facility. A forklift license and relevant experience are required, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

The position offers different pay rates across shifts, including base, night, and overtime, and includes induction, training, and on-site facilities. Randstad UK is handling the recruitment for this site.

Qualifications

• Forklift license and previous relevant experience.
• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above.
• Good communication skills, experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift truck and other relevant equipment for onsite component/equipment movements. Loading boxes, crates, skids, frames etc. for waste disposal.
• Complete necessary paperwork relating to component equipment movements.
• Inspects, maintains and operates machinery within relevant company guidelines.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
• Train other employees if and when required.
• Any other appropriate duties.

Skills

Forklift license

Teamwork

Overtime ability

Safety awareness

Job description

Forklift Driver - 4 Day Week

Are you a skilled Forklift Driver looking for a fantastic opportunity to balance your work and personal life? We are currently recruiting for dedicated professionals to join the team at Caterpillar's premier facility in Larne. If you are looking for a four-day work week and a competitive pay package, this is the role for you!

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating a forklift truck and other relevant equipment for onsite component/equipment movements. Loading boxes, crates, skids, frames etc. for waste disposal.
• Complete necessary paperwork relating to component equipment movements.
• Inspects, maintains and operates machinery within relevant company guidelines.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
• Train other employees if and when required.
• Any other appropriate duties.

Hours of work and salary:

• Basic Pay/Holiday Pay Rate : £14.84 per hour
• Night Shift Pay Rate : £19.97 per hour
• Overtime Rate OT1.5 : £22.26 per hour
• Overtime Rate OT2.0 : £29.68 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Forklift license and previous relevant experience
• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above.
• Good communication skills, experience working in a team environment
• Ability to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns

Desired Qualifications:

• Reasonable level of computer literacy
• Previous experience working in a lean environment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise sequence of work on occasion.

Benefits:

• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays
• Full induction and ongoing, professional training
• On-site car parking and canteen facilities
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Randstad Benefits App which gives access to discounts and our Employee Assistance Programme

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".