Earn £30,520.00 as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver. A Counterbalance Forklift Driver is required for our flagship facility at Doncaster. As a Counterbalance Forklift driver you will earn £30,520.00 with Woodland Group, driving our modern EP Lithium-ion Forklift Trucks as a Warehouse Operative on our talented Forklift team.
Salary £30,520.00.
Shift: Nights 4 on 4 off 7pm-7am.
Would you like to work for a company where you can make a difference? Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
THE ROLE
Being one of our talented forklift drivers will require you to handle 3m high pallets which can be stacked 2 high, and when using the double handler will mean you are moving 4 pallets at a time. Our forklift drivers will work with the shift supervisors and ensure that goods are picked, loaded, and put away on time and accurately using the warehouse management system SAP. The forklift drivers will be vital in making sure stock is kept accurate, free from damage and the entire facility in a clean and tidy environment. As a business we are investing in sustainability so someone who cares about recycling and environmental procedures will be a good fit. All our forklifts are modern EP Lithium-ion powered machines which are regularly maintained and have all the modern safety features.
About the job:
1. Driving a Fork Lift (Counterbalance or Aisle Master) Truck transporting goods around the warehouse;
2. Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule including but not limited to loading, packing, wrapping and labelling;
3. Receive and process warehouse stock products including but not limited to picking, unloading, labelling and storing;
4. Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits and optimise space utilisation;
5. Ensure safe operations and adherence to HSE, environment and quality procedures at all times;
6. Achieve the expected levels of output in a timely manner;
7. Provide regular feedback to the Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Manager on your shift making sure you address any areas of concern effectively to ensure a consistently good operation;
8. Promote a team-work ethos and a ‘can-do’ approach;
9. Contribute to continuous improvement programmes that drive Customer First approach
10. Ensure good standards of cleanliness is maintained throughout the facility using the correct recycling bins provided
11. Complete any other tasks as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
About you:
It is essential you have an in-date counterbalance certificate from an external provider.
You will need to live and breathe our core values, customer first approach, sustainability goals and able to work in a fast moving environment with a great team of people. This role needs an innovative and agile approach to constantly implement change and improve the operation. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results. You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.
Why you will love working for us:
We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...
12. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
13. Recognition awards and Incentives.
14. Length of service incentives
15. Enhanced occupational maternity pay
16. Profit share scheme
17. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
18. Life assurance
19. Health cash plan
20. Mental health and stress hotline
21. Retail discounts and awards
22. Discounted health club membership
23. Real career opportunities
24. Team bonding opportunities and events
25. To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
26. And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Note to Recruitment Agencies;
“The Woodland Group Ltd does not accept speculative CVs from agencies and politely requests agencies refrain from contacting line managers directly.”