Forklift driver •

Progroup; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Ellesmere Port is seeking a skilled forklift driver to ensure efficient operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in moving various loads safely and efficiently. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, job security, and numerous benefits including paid overtime options and a company pension. Join an innovative team dedicated to excellence and safety.

Benefits

4x4 shift system

Paid overtime or compensatory time off

New, high tech environment

Free uniform and protective safety equipment

Competitive company pension

Contributory health plan

Service loyalty bonus

Bonus for successful introduction of 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.
• Valid driving licence and experience of using 3 meter forks.

Responsibilities

• Move corrugated board formats into the warehouse and load onto trucks.
• Safeguard production capability and smooth operation of corrugator machines.
• Assist with cleaning and housekeeping.
• Comply with regulations on safety and secure loads.

Skills

FLT driver experience

Proficient forklift counterbalance driver

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.