Forklift driver *

Progroup AG; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Progroup AG is seeking a skilled forklift driver to play a key role in their operations at the Ellesmere Port site. This permanent position offers job security and a competitive salary, along with opportunities for overtime, excellent working conditions, and various employee benefits. Join an ambitious team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Paid overtime or compensatory time off

Free uniform and protective equipment

Competitive company pension

Contributory health plan

Service loyalty bonus

Bonus for introducing new staff

Daily fresh fruit deliveries

Variety of free hot beverages

Free parking and locker facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a fast-moving consumable goods environment.
• Proficient forklift counterbalance driver with a valid license.
• Experience using 3 meter forks.

Responsibilities

• Move corrugated board formats to the warehouse and load trucks.
• Safeguard production capability of corrugator machines.
• Assist with cleaning and good housekeeping.
• Comply with regulations on safety and securing loads.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load handling

Safety compliance

Job description

We are Progroup. We are bold, we are high-tech, we are innovative. We pursue our goals together as one team. This is what defines us.

As an ambitious team, we actively contribute to Progroup’s success. We have fun and are passionate about working on innovative products and creating added value for our customers every single day – this makes us proud and is rewarded with attractive potential earnings.

Your responsibilities:

• As a forklift driver you will help to move corrugated board formats of different sizes, lengths and heights into the warehouse and load them onto trucks to achieve a load volume of 76% or higher. This takes skills and thought to do this quickly and safely – it’s a bit like playing "Tetris"

• You will safeguard the production capability and smooth operation of our corrugator machines

• You will assist with cleaning and good housekeeping within the team

• You will comply with regulations on occupational safety and securing loads and promote these standards

Your profile:

• You have extensive experience of working in a fast-moving consumable goods environment, as an FLT driver moving loads of different types and sizes to maximise load volumes

• You are a proficient forklift counterbalance driver with a valid driving licence and experience of using 3 meter forks

What you can look forward to:

In an ever changing market, we offer a permanent opportunity, with job security and a competitive salary.

• 4x4 shift system.
• Choice between paid overtime and compensatory time off.
• New, high tech, environment.
• Free uniform and protective safety equipment.
• Competitive company pension
• Contributory health plan.
• Service loyalty bonus
• Bonus for the successful introduction of new staff.
• Daily fresh fruit deliveries.
• Variety of free hot beverages.
• Free parking and locker facilities.