Forklift Truck Driver

Swift Group Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Early finish Friday

2.5 day weekend

Free on-site parking

Swift Academy

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Swift Group Limited is seeking an FLT Driver to join our manufacturing team in the UK. The successful candidate will operate a counterbalance forklift, load and move materials, and support production with accurate stock movements.

We value safety, teamwork and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high quality standards across all site activities. Prior caravan/motorhome industry experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a confident and safe driver of FLT.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.
• Loading, unloading and moving materials and components around the site.
• Supplying production areas with materials as required.
• Completing routine stock movements and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting general warehouse and manufacturing activities.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
• Picking and moving items from stores
• Emptying wastebins when needed
• Deliver high standard of work to ensure quality targets are met
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements

Skills

FLT forklift driver

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Job description

Team Swift are looking for an FLT Driver to join our team immediately within our manufacturing Department.

We are looking for someone who is capable of working at pace and under pressure with a very high standard of work, this role requires a level of heavy lifting and moving heavy items across site using an FLT.

Although experience of working in the Caravan/Motorhome industry is preferred we will consider applications from other industries providing you can demonstrate the right skills.

Main Responsibilities

Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently.

Loading, unloading and moving materials and components around the site.

Supplying production areas with materials as required.

Completing routine stock movements and maintaining accurate records.

Supporting general warehouse and manufacturing activities.

Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.

Picking and moving items from stores

Emptying wastebins when needed

Deliver high standard of work to ensure quality targets are met

Compliancewith Health & Safety requirements

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Must be a confident and safe driver of FLT and comfortable in moving heavy goods
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong teamwork skills is essential

About the Company

Swift Group is the UK’s largest manufacturer of Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Holiday Homes; we are proud to be the only organisation to operate across all three sectors. We are currently expanding our presence across Europe, Asia and Australasia!

Established in 1964, our aim has always been to provide unforgettable holiday experiences by pioneering high quality, expertly-engineered and designed products with outstanding value for money. Supported by industry-leading customer service and the UK’s largest approved dealer network, Swift makes ownership as straightforward as possible.

Swift is based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, and encompasses Swift Go, the UK’s only manufacturer-operated Motorhome hire facility, which allows consumers to enjoy adventures on the road or even test the waters of Motorhome ownership out of its Manchester, Edinburgh and London depots.

At the centre of a fast-paced, dynamic industry and with ambitious growth plans for the future, Swift employs driven, high-calibre employees who thrive in a culture of opportunities and development. Employees can build on their professional knowledge and talents via Swift Academy, the company’s learning programme dedicated to helping everyone achieve their full potential.

Next Steps

Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team and if you have been selected for an interview, we will contact you by phone or email to arrange a time and date. Please be aware that we receive a high volume of applications from candidates therefore if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please assume you have not been successful.

Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Swift Group

Hours

39

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Early finish Friday
• 2.5 day weekend
• Easy access to site & free on-site parking available
• Swift Academy
• Health & Wellbeing