Forklift Truck Driver

Randstad Group; Larne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Full induction and ongoing training

On-site car parking and canteen

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Randstad Benefits App

Job summary

Caterpillar in Larne is seeking a skilled Forklift Driver to join the onsite team for a four‑day work week. The role offers competitive hourly pay with day and night shifts and overtime opportunities, along with full induction and ongoing training.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, handling component movements, paperwork, and adherence to safety, quality and lean initiatives. Uniform, parking and pension benefits are provided. Randstad Group supports the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Forklift license and relevant experience.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and perform basic arithmetic.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Overtime flexibility as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and move components on site following safety rules.
• Load boxes, crates, skids and frames for waste disposal as instructed.
• Complete paperwork related to component movements and movements tracking.
• Inspect and operate machinery per company guidelines.
• Comply with safety, quality, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train other staff as needed and perform additional duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a skilled Forklift Driver looking for a fantastic opportunity to balance your work and personal life? We are currently recruiting for dedicated professionals to join the team at Caterpillar's premier facility in Larne. If you are looking for a four-day work week and a competitive pay package, this is the role for you!

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operating a forklift truck and other relevant equipment for onsite component/equipment movements. Loading boxes, crates, skids, frames etc. for waste disposal.
• Complete necessary paperwork relating to component equipment movements.
• Inspects, maintains and operates machinery within relevant company guidelines.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
• Train other employees if and when required.
• Any other appropriate duties.

Hours of work and salary:

• Pay: Day Shift - £14.84/hr | Night Shift - £19.97/hr | Overtime - £22.26/hr (First 10 hours) | Overtime - £29.68/hr (After 10 hours).
• 37.5 hours per week. (Mon - Thurs)
• Day Shift: Mon: 07:00 - 17:15 | Tues - Thurs: 07:00 - 16:45
• Night Shift: Mon: 20:15 - 06:30 | Tues - Thurs: 20:45 - 06:30

Required Qualifications:

• Forklift license and previous relevant experience
• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above.
• Good communication skills, experience working in a team environment
• Ability to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns

Desired Qualifications:

• Reasonable level of computer literacy
• Previous experience working in a lean environment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise sequence of work on occasion.

Benefits:

• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays
• Full induction and ongoing, professional training
• On-site car parking and canteen facilities
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Randstad Benefits App which gives access to discounts and our Employee Assistance Programme

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

skills

Flexibility