Fork Lift Driver

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently in line with site procedures and legal requirements.
• Load, unload, move and store incoming and outgoing materials, products, baled waste, containers and equipment across the Grantham site.
• Supply production and processing areas with materials and remove finished products or waste streams as required.
• Support goods-in, production, recycling, re-use, storage and dispatch activities to maintain operational flow.
• Carry out vehicle loading and unloading activities, ensuring correct segregation, identification and storage of materials.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and basic operational checks, reporting defects promptly.
• Monitor stock movement and assist with stock control activities as directed.
• Ensure materials are placed in the correct locations and handled in accordance with operational, environmental and quality standards.
• Assist with site housekeeping duties, keeping work areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Support production teams in achieving daily throughput and operational targets.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental and security procedures, reporting near misses, unsafe conditions and incidents immediately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors and other departments to ensure efficient site operations.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Full-time permanent role based in Grantham.
• Various shift patterns are available, including days, afternoons, nights and rotational shift arrangements, depending on operational requirements.
• Overtime opportunities may be available.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence required.
• Previous experience operating forklift trucks in a manufacturing, warehousing, recycling or industrial environment is desirable.
• Work environment is predominantly warehouse, yard and processing facility based.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, vehicle movements and heavy machinery.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn at all times

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Previous experience operating forklift trucks in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience within recycling, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or waste management environments desirable.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Flexible approach to duties and shift patterns.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.
• Physically capable of undertaking duties within an operational processing environment.

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