Forkliftdriver Bottelarij | 5 shifts | Bavaria

Olympia; Lieshout; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIPP pension

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Holiday accrual 10.92%

Travel allowance

Clothing provided

Permanent contract possible

Social staff drinks

Job summary

Bavaria is seeking enthusiastic forklift drivers to reinforce its logistics team in a full-time role at the Lieshout facility. You will operate in a 3- to 5-shift cycle, transport cans, maintain stock, and assist production as an operator in a robust, family-owned environment.

Offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension, holiday pay and travel allowance, with potential for a permanent contract based on performance.

Qualifications

• Has valid forklift certificate.
• Fluent in Dutch or English.
• Willing to work in shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Transport empty cans to the production line using a forklift.
• Ensure the next department has enough stock to fill cans.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep the production process running smoothly.
• Support the production line as an operator when needed.

Skills

Forklift certificate

Fluent Dutch or English

Job description

At Bavaria, we are looking for enthusiastic forklift drivers to strengthen our logistics team! In this full-time position, you will be an essential link in ensuring our logistics processes run smoothly. Would you like to work for one of the world's most iconic beer brands and be part of a strong family-owned company? Then keep reading!

What will you do?

In the Bavaria Bottling Department, we are looking for forklift drivers who are eager to work in a 5-shift operation. As a forklift driver, you will be responsible for various tasks within Bavaria's production process. Your duties include:

• Transporting empty cans to the production line using a forklift.
• Ensuring that colleagues in the next department always have sufficient stock available to fill the cans.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Working together with colleagues to ensure the production process runs smoothly.

Variety is a key part of this role: you will not only work as a forklift driver, but also support the production process as an operator on a modern production line. This makes the position diverse and gives you significant responsibility within the production process.

Working Hours & Availability

Until December 2026, work will be performed in a 3-shift schedule:

• Week 1: 4 to 5 night shifts from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Week 2: 3 afternoon shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and 2 morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Week 3: 3 morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 2 afternoon shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

From January 2027, we will transition to a 5-shift schedule:

• 2 morning shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• 2 afternoon shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• 2 night shifts from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 4 days off

• You are in possession of a valid forklift certificate;
• You are fluent in either Dutch or English;
• You are willing to work in shift patterns, including day shifts.

• A gross hourly wage of €18.86, including ADV allowance and year-end bonus;
• A shift allowance of 150% for hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00;
• A solid pension scheme via STIPP;
• 8.33% holiday allowance and 10.92% holiday accrual;
• Travel allowance from 10 km one way at €0.19 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km;
• Work clothing and safety shoes provided by Bavaria;
• Opportunity for a permanent contract based on good performance;
• Access to the digital environment of Olympia, where you can easily manage payslips, contracts, and annual statements;
• Social staff drinks every Wednesday and Friday afternoon.