Forklift Driver

CHEP UK Ltd.; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP UK Ltd. in South Ockendon, Essex, is seeking a hands-on Forklift Driver to safely operate 4.5 Ton triple fork FLTs, load and unload pallets, and manage yard movements. You will work in a busy production environment, coordinating with hauliers and ensuring safety and efficiency on site.

Experience with FLTs, a valid RTITB/ITSSAR license (or in-house license with external-licensing plans) is preferred. Join a team focused on safety, quality, and on-time pallet handling for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 4.5 ton triple fork FLTs preferred; double/triple fork experience helpful.
• External FLT license (RTITB/ITSSAR) preferred, or in-house license with plan to obtain external license.
• Experience in a busy yard loading/unloading HGVs and moving pallets.

Responsibilities

• Safely direct visiting vehicles for loading and offloading goods.
• Maintain smooth activity flow on Production Lines to meet Service Level Agreements.
• Assist in inspection/repair of equipment stocks in yards and report issues.
• Ensure trucks and equipment are well maintained and stock rotated correctly.

Skills

Forklift operation

FLT license RTITB/ITSSAR

Yard work

Load/unload pallets

Safety compliance

Job description

## Forklift DriverApplyremote type: Not Remotelocations: South Ockendon, Essex, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR24335CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands. You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.# **Job Description**CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.The FLTs we use at CHEP are 4.5 Ton triple fork vehicles. It would be beneficial if you have experience working on double or triple fork FLTs.It would be advantageous if you had an external FLT License (RTITB or ITSSAR), however we can accept in-house licenses with a view of obtaining an external license on the offer of a role at CHEP.Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have worked in a busy yard environment, loading and unloading HGVs and moving stacks of pallets.**Position Purpose:*** Operates forklift safely to run production operations and service hauliers* Able to work consistently to quality standards in a fast-paced production environment* Key contact for all hauliers on site**Measures:*** Safety* Quality* Compliance to Operating Standards (RTITB)* Haulier turnaround time**Major/Key Accountabilities*** Safely and efficiently direct visiting vehicles whilst loading and offloading goods.* Maintaining activity flow of the Production Lines and kept within Service Level Agreements.* Assist in the manual inspection and repair of equipment stocks in yards.* Ensure trucks and equipment are well maintained and report operational problems including damage to truck or other property.* Carefully handle and store the company's hire stock and raw materials while following require stock rotations.**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a truly inclusive culture, we fuel innovation, growth and agility, creating an environment that welcomes people and embraces them as they are, for who they are. Please visit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion / CHEP to hear from our employees around the world on how they bring their authentic selves to work each day and use their individuality to contribute to a culture where we can all be different together.****Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail] .**