Forklift Driver – Day shift

Aligra Didcot; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions is seeking Forklift Operatives. The position involves operating forklifts, manufacturing components, and ensuring safety and productivity standards are met. Hours are Monday to Friday with overtime paid for hours exceeding 40.

Qualifications

• Background in joinery or timber frame manufacture beneficial.
• Valid or refreshed Forklift license required.
• Experience working with hands is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing timber frame components.
• Operating forklift for unloading and picking.
• Recording production information accurately.

Skills

Attention to safety

Basic arithmetic

Understanding technical drawings

Education

Forklift license

Job description

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Our client, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions, are looking for Forklift Operatives to join their team.

Duties:

• Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for manufacturing timber frame components.
• Unloading and picking on the Forklift.
• All shift working on a Forklift.
• You will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge within the role with a clear emphasis on safety; quality; and productivity.
• To manufacture timber frame components as trained to meet pre-agreed standards in safety; quality and productivity.
• Clear and accurate recording of information required to maintain the production systems
• Report issues of a health & safety nature, problems with equipment or materials, etc.

Requirements:

• A background in joinery, timber frame manufacture or timber frame erection is beneficial but not essential.
• A valid / refreshed Forklift licence (Training can be provided to upskill to additional Forklifts)
• Evidence and experience of working with hands.
• Good knowledge and grasp of basic arithmetic and the ability to understand technical drawings is beneficial.

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 06:00am-16:30pm
• Friday: for 40h
• everything over 40h is paid as an overtime – time and half