Forklift Driver

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver and Machine Operative in Fishponds, Bristol. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.35 with working hours from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include ensuring machine settings, adhering to health and safety protocols, and performing various operational tasks. Ideal candidates should possess machine operation experience and a forklift license, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. A commitment to teamwork and reliability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check all materials and settings on the converter are correct.
• Understand quality issues with WIP rolls and finished rolls.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Run rewinder during absences as needed.
• Work as a linesman or in box making as required.
• Clean the machine and set up materials.
• Perform additional ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline

Computer literate

Highly organised and numerate

Good team player and reliable

Proactive with decision-making ability

Current Forklift license or experience

Education

Comprehensive education

A level of machine operation experience

Forklift license

Job description

Forklift Driver and Machine Operative

Hours - 6am-2pm rotating with 2pm-10pm

Days - Monday-Friday

Hourly rate - £13.35 per hour

Location - Fishponds, Bristol

Gi Group is currently recruiting a Forklift Driver and Machine Operative to join our client in Fishponds.

Role and responsibilities of a Forklift Driver

• Check all materials and settings on the converter are correct for the job.
• Understand quality issues with WIP rolls and finished rolls.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Run any rewinder during breaks and holidays and sickness absences.
• Work as a linesman or in box making as required.
• Clean the machine and set up materials.
• Ad hoc - additional tasks as required.

Qualifications and education requirements

• Comprehensive education.
• A level of machine operation experience preferred.
• Forklift license preferred.

Preferred skills of a Forklift Driver

• Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.
• Computer literate.
• Highly organised and numerate.
• Good team player and reliable.
• Proactive with the ability to make decisions in process.
• Current Forklift license or experience.

If you wish to apply or if you would like further information, please contact Gi Group on (phone number removed), alternatively, apply within.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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