Forklift Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job description</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for Forklift Drivers to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Nelson (BB9)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">12-HOUR CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Days: 06:00 – 18:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Nights: 18:00 – 06:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">12-hour shifts with a paid 1-hour break</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.49ph | Overtime £21.74ph</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing temporary role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Immediate starts available</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be operating Double Handler FLTs, which are specialist forklifts fitted with four forks, allowing multiple pallets to be handled at once – all training is provided.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating Double Handler FLTs fitted with four forks to safely move and handle materials and products.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading, unloading and transporting palletised goods safely and efficiently.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Moving and positioning materials and products throughout the site.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Safely handling multiple pallets using the Double Handler FLT.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out shunting duties where required, in line with site procedures.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating Counterbalance and Reach FLTs where trained and authorised.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing daily FLT checks and reporting any faults or safety concerns.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following all Health & Safety and site procedures at all times.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working effectively as part of the warehouse team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Minimum Counterbalance FLT licence</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">At least 6 months' practical FLT experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous Reach Truck experience would be advantageous but is not essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shunt licence/experience would be highly desirable</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confident and competent operating FLT equipmentImportant Information:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to the location of the site (BB9) and shift start/finish times, you must have your own transport. There is no suitable public transport available for these shifts.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">There is also a strict no-smoking policy on site, and employees are required to remain on site throughout their shift. </p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Would also suit: Warehouse Operative, FLT Driver, VNA Driver, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Warehouse Technician, Logistics Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative, Distribution Operative, Warehouse & Logistics Operative, Materials Handler, Material Controller, Stores Operative, Dispatch Operative, Despatch Operative, Stock Controller, Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Loader, Warehouse Assistant, Supply Chain Operative, Logistics Technician, Warehouse Team Member, Warehouse Associate.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy</p>