Forklift Operator

Johngrussell; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow is looking for a motivated Forklift Truck Driver/Warehouse Operative to join the team at their Hillington site. The role involves loading containers and ensuring the safety and efficiency of warehouse operations. Candidates should hold a Counter Balance/Reach Fork Lift licence and exhibit a flexible, team-oriented mindset. This permanent position offers 28 days of annual leave and a competitive pay rate on a night shift schedule.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing with service

Competitive rate of pay

Contractual overtime

Qualifications

• Counter Balance / Reach Fork Lift licence is essential.
• Experience in working with Warehouse Management Systems desirable.
• Must have a flexible approach with a 'can do attitude'.

Responsibilities

• Loading containers and trailers in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Assist with specific warehouse activities as directed by the Warehouse Manager/Warehouse Supervisor.
• Operate all material handling equipment with due care and diligence.

Skills

Counter Balance / Reach Fork Lift licence

Experience in working with Warehouse Management Systems

Team player

Flexible approach

Job description

Forklift Truck Driver/ Warehouse Operative

Russell Group has established itself as a market leader, servicing some of Europe’s largest organisations and the world’s strongest brands. It is through Russell's highly skilled and motivated workforce, attention to detail, and excellent customer service that the company has grown to where it is today.

We have opportunities for motivated individuals to join our Warehouse team at our Hillington site:

You will be responsible for:

• Loading containers and trailers in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner
• Assist with specific warehouse activities as directed by the Warehouse Manager/Warehouse Supervisor.
• Operate all material handling equipment with due care and diligence at all times in strict compliance with Health & Safety work practices.
• Maintaining the warehouse to a high standards of housekeeping at all times.
• Develop high quality and effective working relationships with internal customers and third party drivers

Skills / Qualifications

• Counter Balance / Reach Fork Lift licence is essential.
• Experience in working with Warehouse Management Systems desirable.
• Team player
• Must have a flexible approach with a “can do attitude"

What we offer you in return:

• Full time, permanent role
• Nightshift, Sunday to Thursday
• 2100 to 0600 (43,5 hours plus 4.5 hours contractual overtime)
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Competitive rate of pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hillington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Counter Balance/Reach Fork Lift Licence (required)