Forklift Driver

Meridian Business Support

Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 23 days

Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking a Forklift Driver to join our Bondgate (WF8) site, part of a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 locations worldwide.
The position offers a salary of £12.50 per hour, with overtime rates at £18.76 per hour for additional days worked, and includes a temp to perm opportunity.
Candidates should ideally have experience with Counterbalance or Reach forklifts, although training will be provided for those with LLOP or Pump truck experience.
The role involves a 3 on 3 off shift pattern, rotating between days and nights, and comes with benefits such as enhanced pension, free drinks, and 22 days of holiday.
Applicants should possess a passion for working in a production environment and be able to demonstrate problem-solving skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.

We are recruiting a Forklift Driver, to join our Bondgate (WF8) site. We are a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK.

£12.50ph (Basic £11.62ph + shift allowance £0.88p)
£18.76ph Overtime rates on extra days worked
Temp to Perm opportunity
Straight Perm applications welcome
3 on 3 off Shift pattern – Rotating Days and Nights – 07:00 to 19:00 & 19:00 to 07:00
22 days holiday (264 hours over the year)
Benefits: Enhanced 4% Pension , Free Drinks & Ice pops , onsite parking, Wellbeing & counselling services & Staff Shop.

As a Forklift Driver you will join the production team where you will transport goods around the site using a Double Handler FLTIdeally you will have experience on either a Counterbalance or Reach, have either an in date or just expired licence. However for the right candidate that have experience on LLOP or Pump trucks full training will be provided.Forklift Driver: Key responsibilities:

Accurately completing all monitoring systems required by the Company in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and Standards.
Working to meet team performance targets and required Company Standards. Working as a key member of a production team, demonstrating Company Values and flexibility to support other teams/departments where required.
Supporting the delivery of key performance indicators for the Factory linked to Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, and Cost Standards.
Completing quality checks and documentation - on paper and electronic systems Identification of Non Conformance materials, packaging or finished goods and suggesting corrective actions.

Forklift Driver: skills & attributes:

A passion to start your career in production environment
Ability to problem solve, team player & a keen eye for detail.
Great communicator with a “can do” attitude

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touchSuitable for: FLt , Reach, Counterbalance, LLOP, Pump truck, Pallet Truck, sideloader.

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