Forklift Driver

GI Group Main Account; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Forklift Driver and Machine Operative in Bristol. Your responsibilities include ensuring material quality, adhering to safety procedures, and maintaining machines. Candidates should possess a comprehensive education and preferably have experience in machine operation or hold a forklift license. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.35 and operates Monday to Friday on a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive education is required.
• A Level experience in machine operation is preferred.
• Forklift license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check all materials and settings on the converter for correctness.
• Understand quality issues with work-in-progress and finished rolls.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• Run the rewinder during breaks and absences as needed.
• Work as a linesman or in box making as necessary.
• Clean the machine and set up materials.
• Perform ad hoc additional 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 the ability to make decisions in process

Current Forklift license or experience

Education

Comprehensive education

A Level of machine operation experience preferred

Forklift license preferred

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 are 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 0117 456 9777, 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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