Telford Forklift Truck Driver- Finished Goods

Northwood; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking permanent FLT Operatives for their Finished Goods team in Telford. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, ensuring proper handling of products, maintaining accurate paperwork, and working towards performance targets. Essential requirements include a valid FLT Counterbalance or Reach license and good communication skills. Benefits include voluntary overtime, a pension scheme, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Voluntary overtime at enhanced rates

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Qualifications

• FLT Counterbalance/Reach certification required.
• Numerate and literate with basic IT skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and reach truck to move stock safely.
• Load/unload vehicles while adhering to safety procedures.
• Ensure accurate paperwork is maintained.

Skills

FLT Counterbalance

Good Communication Skills

Team Player

Basic IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Forklift

Reach Truck

PPT

Job description

Do you want to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based on Stafford Park, Telford?

We are looking for permanent FLT Operatives to join our Finished Goods team.

As a finished goods FLT driver you will be responsible for the operation of Mechanical handling equipment (MHE) associated with all Warehouse functions both at the Distribution Centre site and the production site Warehouses, both based on Stafford Park. Ensuring efficient Unloading, Loading, handling, and storage of products.

You will be working Monday to Friday, rotating days AM & PM (phone number removed).

About the RoleAs a Forklift Truck Driver your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Operate a forklift/Reach/PPT in line with site MHE rules to move and rearrange stock and ensure that products are located and labelled correctly and efficiently

Check products are labelled correctly and put away and located correctly.

Ensure block stacking principles are applied ensuring pallets are stacked only to a height that is stable and safe.

Load/Unload Vehicles in line with Company Health and Safety procedures and SOP’s, From Docked Vehicles and Side Loading/Unloading from Vehicles parked in the Yards.

Work to achieve set Performance targets.

Ensure accurate paperwork is maintained.

Ensure good shift handover practices.

Assist in compiling daily reports. Carry out pre-use MHE checks and ensure accurate records are kept.

Ensure 100% accuracy when receiving, transferring, picking and put-away by scanning correct barcode and checking the pallet label matches the product and quantity stated on the label.

Ensure damaged pallets and product cases are replaced or re-worked immediately.

Ensure 100% accuracy when loading by checking products against paperwork and the correct drop sequence order is adhered to.

BenefitsCompany benefits:

Voluntary overtime at enhanced rates

Company pension

Life assurance

Free early access to pay scheme

Employee referral scheme

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts

Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service

Salary sacrifice schemes

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

FLT Counterbalance/Reach - Essential

PPT Licence - Desirable

Numerate and literate with Basic IT skills(MSOffice)

Good Communication Skills and team player

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Duties involve regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting