Production Operative-FLT

IG Masonry Support; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in steel lintels is seeking a dedicated Forklift Truck Driver in Swadlincote. The role is essential for ensuring the efficient movement of materials within the production areas, promoting a strong health and safety culture while meeting performance standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a warehouse or heavy industry.
• Ability to work safely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Utilize forklift to load and unload products.
• Check stock against paperwork and maintain a tidy working environment.

Skills

Health & Safety

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 8 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Hours of Work:

Monday to Thursday 2pm-10.30pm and Friday 2pm-8pm

About the Role:

We are a leading manufacturer of steel lintels, and we are looking for a dedicated and experienced Forklift Truck (FLT) Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of steel lintels and other materials within our production areas. Your work will be vital to ensuring the smooth running of our operations and the timely delivery of quality steel products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Always promote Health & Safety in the workplace, displaying excellent personal safety and challenging others when unsafe behaviour is observed.
• Use of FLT
• Manually loading and unloading products
• Checking stock against paperwork
• Achieve agreed KPIs
• Maintain a tidy working environment
• Instil and maintain a customer service culture where the customer always comes first
• This includes customer service culture for our internal and external customers.
• To carry out other tasks as deemed necessary, that are within the job holder's capability.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience operating forklifts, ideally within a manufacturing or steel industry environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, particularly in a warehouse or heavy industry setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely under pressure.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The Company

Part of Keystone Group, Keystone Lintels is a market leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, it is now a multisite manufacturing operation with locations in Swadlincote (South Derbyshire) and Cookstown (N. Ireland) to service both UK and Irish construction markets. It’s extensive and growing range of Hi-therm+ lintels, standard and special steel lintels, Brickslip lintels and windposts is award winning and celebrated throughout the industry.