Forklift Truck Driver

Total Marketing Support Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discounts

Subsidised staff canteen

On site parking

Job summary

DS Smith in Ely is seeking an experienced Goods Out FLT Driver to support our despatch and loading operations. You will work in a two-person team, loading vehicles, performing safety checks, and ensuring accurate stock movements and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 months forklift experience with a valid B1 Counterbalance licence up to 5,000kg, plus a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. This is a rotating double day shift role on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' continuous experience operating a Forklift Truck.
• Valid B1 Counterbalance FLT Licence up to 5,000kg.
• Experience loading/unloading pallet types.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather stock from warehouse and production locations.
• Load a variety of vehicles (articulated trailers, rigids, vans).
• Perform daily FLT safety and operational checks.
• Report vehicle defects or maintenance promptly.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded with correct documentation.
• Work safely and in line with DS Smith Safe Systems of Work.
• Adhere to site procedures for transport, health & safety.
• Support the wider operations team to meet KPIs and customer targets.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

FLT Operating

Health & Safety

Stock Control

Team Player

Job description

Join DS Smith and Keep Our Operations Moving At DS Smith, we are committed to delivering outstanding service to our customers through operational excellence, teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset. We are currently looking for an experienced and safety-focused Goods Out FLT Driver to join our busy Ely site. Working within our Goods Out department, you will play a vital role in ensuring finished products are accurately picked, checked, and loaded safely and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

About the Role

Reporting to the Despatch Manager, you will work as part of a two-person team responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and loading of finished goods. You will be instrumental in supporting our commitment to continuous improvement by ensuring stock is handled accurately, vehicles are loaded safely, and operational targets are achieved.

• Gathering stock from warehouse and production locations.
• Loading a variety of vehicles, including articulated trailers, rigid vehicles, and vans.
• Performing daily FLT safety and operational checks.
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Ensuring all stock movements are accurately recorded and supported by the correct documentation.
• Working safely and in accordance with DS Smith Safe Systems of Work.
• Adhering to workplace transport, health & safety, and site operating procedures at all times.
• Supporting the wider operations team to achieve departmental KPIs and customer service targets.
• Contributing ideas and improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

About You

We're looking for an individual who combines strong FLT experience with a proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement The ideal candidate will require:

• Minimum of 12 months' continuous experience operating a Forklift Truck.
• Valid B1 Counterbalance FLT Licence up to 5,000kg.
• Experience loading and unloading a variety of pallet types.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety best practices.
• Experience working to KPIs and deadlines within a fast-paced operation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of stock control processes and documentation checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

Additional benefits include:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shopping discounts
• Subsidised staff canteen
• On site parking

Location: Ely, Cambridge

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Rotating Double Day Shift)

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00

About us

We're DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.