Forklift Operative

North of Norwich

Salary £27,489 per annum (Hourly rate of £13.21)

Due to expansion, Staffing Innovations is recruiting another forklift driver for an amazing manufacturing company North of Norwich.

BOTH COUNTERBALANCE AND REACH LICENCES NEEDED

We are seeking an experienced Forklift operative with both Counterbalance & Reach-truck licence for this role.

The role will include supporting production by taking away freshly produced pallets & putting them into stock & supplying goods to the production lines.

· Operating palletisers and wrappers.

· Unload/load lorries with pallets.

· Put away pallets of stock into pallet racking.

· Pick orders by the pallet or by the case using a computerised system.

· Manually restacking, rebuilding & wrapping pallets may be required.

· All other usual warehouse duties e.g: stock control, stock taking, sweeping/cleaning warehouse, daily forklift checks, etc.

With certificates issued by a nationally recognised accrediting organisation e.g. RTITB, ITSSAR.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform all tasks within a typical warehouse / despatch environment, also supporting production needs.

The successful Warehouse and Forklift Operative will have the flexibility to be able to work different weekly 8 hour shift patterns; 6am-2, 2pm-10 & occasional nights 10pm-6am.

Having your own transport is essential as you may be required to visit another of the companies warehouses in Norfolk to carry out work.

· Previous experience of driving forklift trucks is essential - with current certificate issued by a recognised authority covering counterbalance truck & Reach Truck.

· Good basic computer skills & understanding of stock control within a warehouse environment.

· Excellent team-working and communication skills.

· Reliable, accurate with high standards and attention to detail.

· And most importantly able to demonstrate the highest level of H&S awareness

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating shift pattern including

· Earlies 6am - 2pm

· Nights 10pm - 6am (Not regular)

· Lates 2pm - 10pm

· Factory runs from 10pm on Sunday to 10pm on Friday

The company offers amazing benefits and a super opportunity for career progression.

· All new staff have a 6 month probationary period

· Paid Weekly on a Friday, a week in arrears

· Pay includes paid breaks

· Annual bonus scheme sharing 10% of profits, paid in December (Non contractual)

· Excellent Company Health & Safety record

· Contributory pension scheme

· 6.2 weeks paid holiday per year (includes bank holidays which we work as a normal working day)

· Electric Car Charging

· Opportunity to purchase up to one week's additional holiday (Non-contractual)

· Healthcare cash plan (Westfield Health)

· Life cover provided (2 x salary)

· Company workwear provided

· Employee Forum to assist with employee engagement

· Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period)/Free Winter Flu Jabs

· Staff discounts on the company product

· Free Wifi and refreshments provided in staff rest areas

· Training Bond to cover training expenses

If you are looking for an new role in January and have both your Counter balance and reach truck licence then please send a full up to-date CV to Claire @ Staffing Innovations