Forklift Driver in Lincoln

Forklift Driver (Side Loader Training Provided)
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New Holland, North Lincolnshire ??
£13.49 per hour (£27,357 per annum) ?
39 hours per week | Permanent from Day One ??
Overtime Available Join Arbor Forest Products and Build Your Future With Us
Are you an experienced forklift driver looking for a new challenge? Arbor Forest Products
is looking for a
Forklift Driver
to join our busy and established team at our New Holland site. Don't worry if you haven't driven a Side Loader before.
We are happy to provide full Side Loader training for candidates who hold a valid Counterbalance, Reach, Flexi or Combi licence and are eager to learn. This is a permanent opportunity from day one with excellent working hours, overtime available, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're safety-conscious, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to develop your skills within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm 39 hours per week What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of our Yard Operations team, you'll play an important role in ensuring timber products are safely stored, moved and managed throughout our site. Your responsibilities will include: Safely operating a Side Loader Forklift and other material handling equipment where authorised. Allocating and storing newly produced stock from the sawmill. Communicating effectively with Sawmill Drivers and Supervisors. Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment. Carrying out daily plant checks and reporting any defects. Storing and rotating stock correctly using the Proteus WMS scanner system. Conducting weekly stock checks. Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the yard. Ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Following company procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Providing support across other yard operations when required, including holiday and sickness cover. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required to support the needs of the business. What We're Looking For
Essential
? Valid Counterbalance, Reach, Flexi, Combi or Side Loader Forklift Licence ? Good awareness of health and safety practices ? Basic literacy and numeracy skills ? Good spatial awareness ? Basic IT skills ? Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable
? Previous Side Loader experience ? Experience working with timber, MDF, composite decking or similar products Full Training Available
We believe attitude is just as important as experience. If you're an experienced forklift driver with a positive work ethic, willingness to learn and a strong focus on safety,
we'll provide Side Loader training and support to help you succeed in the role. About You
We're looking for someone who is: Confident, enthusiastic and approachable. Motivated and dependable. Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude. A strong team player with a flexible approach. Safety-conscious and responsible. Detail-oriented and committed to high standards. Able to build positive working relationships across the business. Why Join Arbor Forest Products?
Our 90-acre North Lincolnshire facility holds more than 80,000m³ of timber on-site and processes over 300,000m³ of quality timber, MDF and composite decking products every year. While we operate on a large scale, we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit, supportive culture where people are at the heart of everything we do. The Arbor team enjoys the benefits of a small company culture while working within a highly successful and growing business. Benefits
? 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays ? Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave or sell up to 3 days annual leave ? Contributory pension scheme ? Cycle to Work scheme ? Company sick pay ? Enhanced maternity and paternity pay ? Length of service awards ? Employee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 helpline, counselling sessions and legal, debt and life management support ? Benefit Hub with discounts on shopping, travel, dining and entertainment ? Staff purchase discount scheme ? One fully paid volunteering day per year ? Permanent role from day one ? Overtime opportunities Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a secure, long-term opportunity with a successful business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
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