Forklift driver *

Progroup AG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a forklift driver to move corrugated board formats into the warehouse, ensure production capability, and maintain safety standards. The role offers job security with a competitive salary and additional benefits including free uniform, health plan, and bonuses. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Job security

Paid overtime or compensatory time off

Free uniform and protective equipment

Pension plan

Health plan

Daily fresh fruit deliveries

Variety of free hot beverages

Free parking

Locker facilities

Qualifications

• Experience moving loads of different types and sizes to maximize load volumes.
• Experience using 3 meter forks.

Responsibilities

• Move corrugated board formats into the warehouse and load onto trucks.
• Safeguard production capability and smooth operation of corrugator machines.
• Assist with cleaning and good housekeeping.

Skills

Extensive experience in fast-moving consumable goods environment

Proficient forklift counterbalance driver

Valid driving licence

Job description

Overview

We are Progroup. We are bold, we are high-tech, we are innovative. We pursue our goals together as one team. This is what defines us.

As an ambitious team, we actively contribute to Progroup’s success. We have fun and are passionate about working on innovative products and creating added value for our customers every single day – this makes us proud and is rewarded with attractive potential earnings.

Responsibilities

• As a forklift driver you will help to move corrugated board formats of different sizes, lengths and heights into the warehouse and load them onto trucks to achieve a load volume of 76% or higher. This takes skills and thought to do this quickly and safely – it’s a bit like playing "Tetris"
• You will safeguard the production capability and smooth operation of our corrugator machines
• You will assist with cleaning and good housekeeping within the team
• You will comply with regulations on occupational safety and securing loads and promote these standards

Your profile

• You have extensive experience of working in a fast-moving consumable goods environment, as an FLT driver moving loads of different types and sizes to maximise load volumes
• You are a proficient forklift counterbalance driver with a valid driving licence and experience of using 3 meter forks

What you can look forward to

• In an ever changing market, we offer a permanent opportunity, with job security and a competitive salary.
• 4x4 shift system.
• Choice between paid overtime and compensatory time off.
• New, high tech, environment.
• Free uniform and protective safety equipment.
• Competitive company pension
• Contributory health plan.
• Service loyalty bonus
• Bonus for the successful introduction of new staff.
• Daily fresh fruit deliveries.
• Variety of free hot beverages.
• Free parking and locker facilities.