Forklift Operator – 4-on 4-off, Safe Material Movement

Northwood; Bardwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, (

Gym discounts

Job summary

Northwood is hiring at its Ellesmere Port facility for a forklift operator. You will move raw materials and finished goods, unload and load trailers, and keep equipment safe and well-maintained. The role follows a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with on-site responsibilities and strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position requires a valid Counterbalance B2 licence with clamp attachment, and training must be certified if delivered in-house. Prior reel storage experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Counterbalance B2 licence with Clamp attachment.
• In-house B2 training must be RTITB/ITSSAR/CITB certified if training delivered in-house.
• Willingness to move heavy materials across the site while prioritising safety.
• Collaborative approach; support deep-cleans and clean-as-you-go.
• Experience in paper converting or reel storage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move Raw materials, components and Finished goods between areas as directed by Supervisory/Management teams.
• Unload Raw materials and transport to storage areas.
• Load trailers with Finished goods promptly.
• Remove finished goods from production lines safely.
• Place components at production lines and supply pallets to lines.
• Transport bulky items and ensure equipment is well-maintained and safe.

Skills

Counterbalance licence

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Heavy materials handling

Experience in reels storage

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Northwood is hiring at its Ellesmere Port facility for a forklift operator. You will move raw materials and finished goods, unload and load trailers, and keep equipment safe and well-maintained. The role follows a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with on-site responsibilities and strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position requires a valid Counterbalance B2 licence with clamp attachment, and training must be certified if delivered in-house. Prior reel storage experience is a plus.