Forklift / FLT Driver/Operative

SUEZ; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Birmingham is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for operating production equipment and ensuring high standards of service. The ideal candidate will hold a valid FLT license and possess excellent teamwork and customer service skills. This role involves assisting with plant operations and maintaining safety compliance within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Wide-ranging benefits

Friendly supportive environment

Qualifications

• Hold a valid counterbalance forklift truck license.
• Enthusiastic team player needed to ensure high standards.
• Previous experience in high-volume production is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and perform quality checks.
• Assist with plant stoppages and maintain housekeeping duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Valid counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) license

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will operate a counterbalance forklift truck to both feed the raw material and load out the sorted bales of recovered material.

This role involves:

• You will operate the production equipment and carry out quality sampling checks.
• You will assist with the resolution of plant stoppages / blockages.
• You will carry out housekeeping duties in line with our 5’s lean objectives.
• Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be involved with the day-to-day recycling operations at our customers sites in the Poole or Portland region.
• Under the direction of management, you will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety issues and company policies.
• You will work with our customers to maximise reduce, reuse and recycle of waste materials produced at the site.
• You will control the exchange of containers by booking loads with the relevant person, thus ensuring the site always has space to segregate and store material correctly.
• You will maintain a safe and tidy site within your areas of responsibility.
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role

What are the requirements?

You will need to hold a valid counterbalance forklift truck (FLT) license and, as additional mobile plant use is a key part of this role.

Other requirements include:

• We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who will be expected to join the current site team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.
• An excellent level of customer service and teamwork is a key part of this role.
• A flexible approach to work will be advantageous as you will be expected to cover holiday and sick days if required.
• A safety conscious person with the desire to develop and embrace change to promote continuous improvement.
• Previous experience within the waste industry or other high-volume production processes is an advantage, but not a necessity (training will be given).

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UKis at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world.With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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