Location: Gloucester GL1 5SQ
Shift Pattern: 45 hours per week
Salary: £13.37 p/h
As a family business we are one of the leading privately-owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Established in 1979 we operate across 11 sites in England and Scotland with over 480 employees and 220 vehicles. They offer a wide range of delivery solutions to many satisfied customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct.
Nightshift 22.00 – 08.00 Monday to Friday (45 hours) Basic £13.37 ph Overtime £15.37 ph
Reporting To: Depot Night Manager / Depot General Manager
Who are we looking for?
The successful Forklift Operator will have the experience, skill, and flexible attitude to take on this role and thrive.
1. On a daily basis, inspect forklift trucks and, if necessary, reporting any issues found.
2. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety complying with all Health and Safety legislation.
3. Ensure inbound and outbound pallets are loaded accurately and free of damage. Also, ensuring all pallets are labelled with the correct labels, reporting any quality/quantity variances to the Traffic Office.
4. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, assisting in maintaining the tidiness of the warehouse, canopy and trailers whenever required.
5. All candidates must possess a current counterbalance certification without exception
6. Must be eligible to work in the UK
Job Benefits:
7. Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
8. Competitive rates plus overtime available
9. Fully Funded Uniform
10. 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
11. Retail Discounts with Hapi*
12. Employer Assistance Programme*
Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.
Previous experience of operating in a busy warehouse environment loading and unloading pallets for a fleet of HGV's and trailers is preferred however new qualified operators are welcome.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.
The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.