Night Flexible Skilled Operator (Forklift Driver)

OCS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operative to load and unload pallets and live news vehicles across distribution operations. You will play a key role in pallet management, waste removal, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires flexibility to move between areas, the ability to work independently, and a valid Fork Lift Truck Licence. Training across departments is available and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Fork Lift Truck Licence required.
• Stocklin & Clamp Truck experience desirable.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willing to train in other departments.
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised.
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines and PPE.
• Flexibility to move between areas as required.
• Able to load/unload vehicles and pallets.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload live news vehicles and pallets.
• Ensure pre-run checks on FLTs are conducted and faults recorded.
• Liaise with Supervisor for correct loading of each vehicle.
• Collect paperwork from traffic office when required.
• Keep palletisers stocked with pallets and recycle waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in all relevant areas.
• Support across all areas and trained departments as needed.
• Report problems to Supervisor and escalate as required.

Skills

FLT Licence

Forklift operation

Pallet handling

Stock control

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Self-motivation

Communication

Job description

About The Role:

The purpose of this role is to load and un-load vehicles of live news, pallets, magazines and support across all of NewCo Loading and distribution operations. To support all aspects of pallet and product management, keeping palletisers filled with pallets, recording incoming pallets and control of pallet /product quality. To work flexibly as part of a team to meet NewCo business needs.

About The Role:

The purpose of this role is to load and un-load vehicles of live news, pallets, magazines and support across all of NewCo Loading and distribution operations. To support all aspects of pallet and product management, keeping palletisers filled with pallets, recording incoming pallets and control of pallet /product quality. To work flexibly as part of a team to meet NewCo business needs.

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure all pre run checks are carried out on the FLT’s. All faults to be recorded on keypad and Supervisors to be informed.
• Remove all cage stock and waste from previous night’s run.
• To liaise with Supervisor for correct loading of each vehicle with live news and magazines.
• To load and unload live news vehicles.
• Collect paperwork from traffic office when required.
• To load palletisers with pallets for night and day runs.
• Reset Palletiser if and when sensors trip out.
• Remove and dispose of waste as and when required.
• Replace batteries and sign sheet at battery station.
• Report any problems to the Supervisor.
• Top up spare pallets in the mailroom.
• The unloading and safe storage of empty pallets brought in by hauliers.
• All tickets received as receipt of empty pallets unloaded from trailers must be handed to Vanway Supervisor or Checker.
• To store or load all day production.
• To be able to step up to Checker duties when required.
• Keep Vanway and other relevant areas clean and tidy. Bins to be emptied when required.
• Weekly cage stock, waste and cage stock magazines and sections to be emptied into skips at the beginning of each week.
• To support NewCo operations and teams as and where required
• Assist across all area’s where trained and capable to do so. Assist with any inserting requirements.
• Adhere to relevant Health and Safety requirements i.e. Safety Wear, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and Manual Handling guidelines.
• Any Health and Safety concerns are reported to the appropriate point of escalation and / or NewCo Help-desk. Reporting shall covered in an incident /near miss document.
• Follow the safe systems of working as dictated in your training information guides and risk assessments.
• All pre and post run checks of associated equipment are to be conducted in line with NewCo standards.Any equipment defect is reported appropriately.

Skills required:

• Flexibility – Ability to move between areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Be willing to train in other departments.
• Ability to understand and complete reasonable requests and tasks set by management.
• Ability to take responsibility & ownership for the task of unloading incoming newsprint vehicles.
• Ability to assist colleagues in other operations/ departments as required.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to learn and understand the internal operating systems and processes.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts.
• Ability to work safely.
• Fork Lift Truck Licence.
• Desirable Stocklin & Clamp Truck experience.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.