Manual Loading Operator

Sofidel S.p.A.

Leicester Forest East

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours/week

£12.83/hour

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Discounted staff shop

Life Assurance Scheme

Attendance Bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Employee Assistance Programme

CostCo membership

Job summary

The Sofidel Group in the UK is recruiting for a Day Services operative at our Rothley site. The role loads finished goods using manual handling equipment, checks loads for safety and quality, and supports the Day Services and Shift teams.

You’ll need a current PPT licence, be a dependable team player with good safety awareness, and be flexible with shifts. We offer 37.5 hours/week at £12.83/hour, 21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, onsite parking, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

Requires current PPT licence.
Experience driving a PPT in a busy environment.
Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
Able to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Flexible with shift patterns and dependable.
Ability to manage manual handling duties safely.

Responsibilities

Load finished goods using manual material handling equipment.
Check load is safe and secure.
Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies.
Work closely with Day Services and Shift teams.
Carry out any other reasonable request and support colleagues as needed.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping throughout the shift.
Ensure health and safety rules are adhered to.

Skills

PPT licence

PPT driving

Health & Safety awareness

Team player

Punctual

Flexible shifts

Manual handling

Job description

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

The Sofidel Group

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

Skills/Requirements

This opportunity suits someone who:

Has a current and valid PPT licence
Has practical experience driving and manoeuvring a PPT in a busy environment
Demonstrates strong awareness of health and safety procedures
Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively
Is dependable, punctual, and flexible with shift patterns
Can manage manual handling duties safely and efficiently

If you’re motivated, take safety seriously, and want to be part of a supportive team at our Rothley site, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

Load finished goods using manual material handling equipment
Check load is safe and secure
Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

Package/Benefits