Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
The good news is that our continued success and business growth has opened exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Gowerton Road site in Brackmills, Northampton as Forklift Truck Drivers (FLT Drivers).
Working as part of a team, picking, and inspecting and/or packing and recording customers’ products to customers’ specification. In addition, drivers will operate powered industrial MHE to load/unload materials, deliveries and move them to/from storage areas, machines, loading docks into vehicles, containers or storage facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team that supports our multisite customers such as Brewers, Nkuku, Imetec to name a few!
Permanent Shifts Available 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm
1. Permanent contract with initial 13-week probation period
2. 28 Days Holiday
3. Weekly pay
4. Excellent transport links (Brackmills Industrial Estate)
5. Free on-site car parking
6. On-site canteen with Hot and Cold Vending Machines
7. Retail + leisure discounts through company Benefit App
8. Role involves completing a number of manual handling tasks, with and without the use of MHE.
9. Full training provided
Person Specification
10. Must be willing to work within a multi customer site and supporting all contracts where required
11. Basic operators training license including conversions
12. MHE driving experience
13. Friendly and helpful, keen to contribute and add value to the site
14. Motivated and committed
15. Driven with high personal standards.
16. Adaptable – the role provides a varied working day of multiple tasks
17. Ability to meet targets within set timescales, ensuring we always meet the customer’s service requirements
18. The ability to understand and follow both verbal and written information
19. Naturally curious – willing to learn and develop
20. Embrace the introduction of new procedures and on new equipment technology.
21. Report potential risks and aid loss prevention (theft or damage).
22. Any other duties necessary in line with the department.
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary with added benefits.