Forklift Driver

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Job summary

A staffing agency is recruiting for Production Operatives with a Forklift Truck Licence in Manchester. The role requires a valid Counterbalance licence to operate forklifts and perform manual handling tasks. Candidates will work on a shift pattern and balance driving with Taybag duties. Benefits include weekly pay, 28 holidays per year, an onsite gym, and a discounted staff shop.

Benefits

Secure car park

Discounted onsite cereal & snacks

Onsite Gym

Subsidised canteen

53rd week payment

28 Holidays per year

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Personal Accident Insurance

My Extra Rewards portal

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid UK Accredited Counterbalance licence.
• Ability to pass the company's driver assessment after a month of work/training.

Responsibilities

• Transport filled Taybag units into the warehouse for shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness adhering to Food Safety standards.
• Follow procedures for Quality & Food Safety documentation.

Skills

UK Accredited Counterbalance license

Ability to work Days and Night shifts

Teamwork

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Production Operative with Forklift Truck Licence

We are recruiting for Production Operatives with a Counterbalance licence in the M32 area of Manchester. The client makes cereal to be distributed around UK and Europe

It is mandatory to have a valid UK Accredited license Counterbalance Licence

You should be able to work both Days & Nights

As a Production Operative with a Forklift licence you will need to have:

• UK Accredited licence Counterbalance licence which is in date
• Ability to work Days and Night shift
• Must be able to pass the company's driver assessment, after a month of work/training.

Details:

• Salary: £16.00ph
• Working Hours : (2 days/2 nights on 6 days off 7am/7pm/7pm/7am) Shift pattern assigned to each worker.
• Location: Trafford Park Manchester M32
• Duration: Ongoing

Role of a Production Operative with Forklift Truck Licence:

• Working in a team of 2. One will drive the other will be on Taybag duties. The tasks will rotate over a block of 4 shifts
• To transport filled Taybag units into the warehouse ready for shipment -loading/unloading on a Forklift Truck
• Maintaining a clean as you go policy
• To meet the companies Quality & Food Safety standards, you will follow a strict procedures involving the completion of Quality & Food Safety documentation
• Adhering to site Food Safety standards, including the use of PPE.
• The position is a driving/none driving role

Please note this role is split 50/50 between driving and taybag duties with your team partner.

The taybag duties involves manual handling

The Recruitment process will consist of an interview, a basic medical assessment and an Forklift Truck assessment

Benefits of working with us as a Forklift Driver:

• Secure car park, including electric car charging stations
• Discounted onsite cereal & snacks staff shop
• Onsite Gym
• Subsidised canteen (vending machines for Night shifts)
• 53rd week payment (pro rata'd subject to service and attendance)
• 28 Holidays per year accrued
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance
• My Extra Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts

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