Forklift Truck Driver (FLT Driver)

Wincanton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner, is seeking a Forklift Truck Driver at its Northampton site. This role involves picking and packing products, operating industrial equipment, and contributing to a team in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess an MHE driving license and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Weekly pay

Free on-site car parking

On-site canteen

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Must be willing to support all contracts where required.
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales.

Responsibilities

• Pick, inspect, and pack customers' products.
• Operate powered industrial MHE to load/unload materials.

Skills

MHE driving experience

Friendly and helpful attitude

Adaptable

Education

Basic operators training license

Job description

Wincanton Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Join or sign in to find your next job

Join to apply for the Forklift Truck Driver (FLT Driver) role at Wincanton

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Wincanton Northampton, England, United Kingdom

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Forklift Truck Driver (FLT Driver) role at Wincanton

Job Description

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Job Description

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

The good news is that our continued success and business growth has opened exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Gowerton Road site in Brackmills, Northampton as Forklift Truck Drivers (FLT Drivers).

Working as part of a team, picking, and inspecting and/or packing and recording customers’ products to customers’ specification. In addition, drivers will operate powered industrial MHE to load/unload materials, deliveries and move them to/from storage areas, machines, loading docks into vehicles, containers or storage facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team that supports our multisite customers such as Brewers, Nkuku, Imetec to name a few!

Permanent Shifts Available 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm

• Permanent contract with initial 13-week probation period
• 28 Days Holiday
• Weekly pay
• Excellent transport links (Brackmills Industrial Estate)
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site canteen with Hot and Cold Vending Machines
• Retail + leisure discounts through company Benefit App
• Role involves completing a number of manual handling tasks, with and without the use of MHE.
• Full training provided
  
  

Person Specification

• Must be willing to work within a multi customer site and supporting all contracts where required
• Basic operators training license including conversions
• MHE driving experience
• Friendly and helpful, keen to contribute and add value to the site
• Motivated and committed
• Driven with high personal standards.
• Adaptable – the role provides a varied working day of multiple tasks
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales, ensuring we always meet the customer’s service requirements
• The ability to understand and follow both verbal and written information
• Naturally curious – willing to learn and develop
• Embrace the introduction of new procedures and on new equipment technology.
• Report potential risks and aid loss prevention (theft or damage).
• Any other duties necessary in line with the department.
  
  

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary with added benefits.

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, apply now for start dates at your earliest convenience.

Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust. Individuals are expected to model Wincanton’s values in all they do.

Our Commitment: Our people are our most important asset and as such we are constantly expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional skills and career opportunities. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud our colleagues represent us and our successes.

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future potential talent joining us. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wincanton by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Forklift Operator” roles.

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Upper Heyford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

General Operative x3 - Finishing Department

Corby, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bedford, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Daventry, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Corby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Corby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Forklift Truck Driver (Production/Manufacturing)

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Warehouse Stock Auditor - Pineham - £23,907 - Freezer

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Buckingham, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

FLT Driver - Warrington **must have reach**

General Operative x2 - Fixed Term Contracts - Finishing Department

Corby, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Bedford, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.