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Fork Lift Truck Operator
- Cumbria
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £29,500 - £32,427 Per Annum
Job Description
Fork Lift Truck Operator
Up to £15.59 per hour Up to £32,427 per annum Rotating Shifts Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Are you an experienced FLT Driver looking for something long term?
We're recruiting an FLT Driver to join a well-established, global manufacturing business at its Penrith site during an exciting period of investment, development and growth.
With significant investment in new production lines, technology and manufacturing processes, the site is increasing capacity and continuing to develop its operation.
It's a great time to join - particularly if you're looking for the stability of a large global organisation, alongside training, development and the opportunity to build a long-term career locally.
The shift pattern
This position operates on a three-week rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: Mornings - 6am to 2pm
Week 2: Backs - 2pm to 10pm
Week 3: Nights - 10pm to 6am
The pattern then repeats.
You must be able to work ALL THREE shifts. The shift pattern is non-negotiable.
Earn up to £15.59 per hour - equivalent to £32,427 per annum based on the highest shift rate and a 40-hour week.
What will you be doing?
Working within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment, you'll play an important role in keeping materials and production moving safely and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
Previous FLT experience is required and, ideally, you'll hold a current, in-date RTITB-accredited FLT licence.
You'll also need to be:
For those progressing into permanent employment, benefits include:
- Extensive training and development, including internal and external courses
- 33 days' holiday - 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life insurance - 6x salary
- Wellbeing support through a dedicated app
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
- Annual bonus and referral rewards
- Team and family events
- A friendly, inclusive environment with opportunities to learn, develop and progress
Interested?
If you're an experienced FLT Driver, can commit to the full rotating shift pattern and want an opportunity that could develop into something long term, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step towards a long-term career with a growing global organisation.
Up to £15.59 per hour Up to £32,427 per annum Rotating Shifts Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Are you an experienced FLT Driver looking for something long term?
We're recruiting an FLT Driver to join a well-established, global manufacturing business at its Penrith site during an exciting period of investment, development and growth.
With significant investment in new production lines, technology and manufacturing processes, the site is increasing capacity and continuing to develop its operation.
It's a great time to join - particularly if you're looking for the stability of a large global organisation, alongside training, development and the opportunity to build a long-term career locally.
The shift pattern
This position operates on a three-week rotating shift pattern:
Week 1: Mornings - 6am to 2pm
Week 2: Backs - 2pm to 10pm
Week 3: Nights - 10pm to 6am
The pattern then repeats.
You must be able to work ALL THREE shifts. The shift pattern is non-negotiable.
Earn up to £15.59 per hour - equivalent to £32,427 per annum based on the highest shift rate and a 40-hour week.
What will you be doing?
Working within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment, you'll play an important role in keeping materials and production moving safely and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating an FLT safely around the site
- Loading and unloading materials
- Moving stock and materials throughout the facility
- Supplying production areas with materials as required
- Moving finished goods into designated storage areas
- Carrying out routine equipment and safety checks
- Ensuring materials are stored correctly and safely
- Supporting general warehouse and production activities when required
- Following all site health & safety procedures
Previous FLT experience is required and, ideally, you'll hold a current, in-date RTITB-accredited FLT licence.
You'll also need to be:
- Able and willing to work the full three-shift rotation
- Confident operating an FLT within a busy environment
- Safety-conscious and responsible
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
- Flexible and willing to support other areas of the operation
- Positive, practical and willing to learn
For those progressing into permanent employment, benefits include:
- Extensive training and development, including internal and external courses
- 33 days' holiday - 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life insurance - 6x salary
- Wellbeing support through a dedicated app
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
- Annual bonus and referral rewards
- Team and family events
- A friendly, inclusive environment with opportunities to learn, develop and progress
Interested?
If you're an experienced FLT Driver, can commit to the full rotating shift pattern and want an opportunity that could develop into something long term, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step towards a long-term career with a growing global organisation.