Fork Lift Truck Driver

Coverall; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family business near York is seeking a Fork Lift Truck Driver. The role involves operating electric or diesel trucks, loading and unloading vehicles, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have forklift experience and good communication skills. The company offers full-time positions with various shift patterns, PPE provided, and opportunities to progress within the company. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible workplace

Opportunities for progression

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Good level of communication skills, able to understand and share instructions in English.
• Experience with forklift trucks is essential.
• Access to own transport due to location.

Responsibilities

• Operating electric or diesel counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks indoors/outside.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Reporting and recording any maintenance issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Forklift truck experience

Computer literacy

Literacy and numeracy skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

RS Cockerill (YORK) Ltd. - Fork Lift Truck Driver

R S Cockerill are a family business based at Dunnington, near York supplying fresh, quality packed potatoes to the discount retailers, foodservice and ready meal manufacturing industries. As well as supplying the major crisp manufacturers with processing potatoes, helping to make some of the nations most recognisable snacks.

We are a family business with strong values, with a positive culture, and our business continues to grow. We take great pride in the quality of our equipment, and the service we provide to our customers. This ethos is echoed throughout our business in everything we do. If this appeals to you, then please read through the details below.

Job role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be required to:

• Working indoors/outside using electric or diesel counterbalance Fork Lift Trucks.
• Loading / Unloading vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Report and record any maintenance issues to the Production Manager.

Job Requirements

Candidates will be expected to possess:

• Good level of communication skills, with the ability to understand and share verbal instruction in English.
• Forklift truck experience is essential.
• Computer literate advantageous.
• Possess good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Show full co-operation and awareness of company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic can do attitude.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Able to work as part of team, and take instruction from Managers and Supervisors.
• Access to own transport due to location.

Pay And Benefits

We can offer:

• Due to continued expansion we have various shift patterns full time starting from 06:00.
• Good, clean restroom and facilities, with vending machines.
• Hourly paid (weekly).
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities are available to progress with in the company.
• We run an understanding and flexible work place.
• Full PPE will be provided.

To apply, please forward your CV and a covering letter. No agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time