Forklift Driver

Meridian Business Support; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking Forklift Drivers for a global soft drinks manufacturer based in Nelson (BB9). The role features 12-hour continental shifts (days and nights) with a 1-hour paid break, and hourly pay of £14.49 with overtime at £21.74. This ongoing temporary position requires your own transport due to site location.

Immediate starts available. Applicants should hold a Counterbalance FLT licence and have at least six months of practical FLT experience; Reach Truck experience is

Qualifications

• Counterbalance FLT licence is required.
• At least 6 months’ practical FLT experience.
• Reach Truck experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Shunt licence/experience would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate Double Handler FLTs fitted with four forks to move materials.
• Load, unload and transport palletised goods safely.
• Move and position materials and products around the site.
• Carry out daily FLT checks and report faults or safety concerns.
• Follow Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

FLT Experience

Reach Truck (advantage)

Shunt Licence

FLT Driving

Tools

Double Handler FLT

Counterbalance FLT

Job description

Job description

We are looking for Forklift Drivers to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Nelson (BB9)

12-HOUR CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights

Days: 06:00 - 18:00

Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

12-hour shifts with a paid 1-hour break

£14.49ph | Overtime £21.74ph

Ongoing temporary role

Immediate starts available

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating Double Handler FLTs fitted with four forks to safely move and handle materials and products.
• Loading, unloading and transporting palletised goods safely and efficiently.
• Moving and positioning materials and products throughout the site.
• Safely handling multiple pallets using the Double Handler FLT.
• Carrying out shunting duties where required, in line with site procedures.
• Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs where trained and authorised.
• Completing daily FLT checks and reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Following all Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working effectively as part of the warehouse team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum Counterbalance FLT licence
• At least 6 months' practical FLT experience
• Previous Reach Truck experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Shunt licence/experience would be highly desirable
• Confident and competent operating FLT equipment

Important Information:

Due to the location of the site (BB9) and shift start/finish times, you must have your own transport. There is no suitable public transport available for these shifts.

There is also a strict no-smoking policy on site, and employees are required to remain on site throughout their shift.

Would also suit:

• Warehouse Operative
• FLT Driver
• VNA Driver
• Reach Truck Driver
• Counterbalance Forklift Driver
• Warehouse Technician
• Logistics Operative
• Goods In Operative
• Goods Out Operative
• Distribution Operative
• Warehouse & Logistics Operative
• Materials Handler
• Material Controller
• Stores Operative
• Dispatch Operative
• Despatch Operative
• Stock Controller
• Warehouse Picker
• Warehouse Loader
• Warehouse Assistant
• Supply Chain Operative
• Logistics Technician
• Warehouse Team Member
• Warehouse Associate