FLT Driver in Bridgwater

FLT Driver in Bridgwater

Bridgwater Full-Time 26712 - 29432 £ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Move and manage stock in a busy warehouse using a Very Narrow Aisle truck.
  • Company: Join a global soft drinks manufacturer with 78 sites worldwide.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and more.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries.
  • Qualifications: Experience with VNA or similar trucks is a plus, but training is provided.

The predicted salary is between 26712 - 29432 £ per year.

We are looking for FLT Drivers to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Bridgwater (TA6). This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Salary: £32,050.70 pa (Basic £29,137.00 with a shift allowance of £2,913.70)

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Rolling Shift pattern - covering days & nights, 12 Hour shifts Day: 06:00 to 18:00 / 07:00 to 19:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00 or 19:00 - 07:00

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

As a FLT Driver, you'll play a key role in keeping our fast-paced FMCG operation running smoothly by ensuring materials and finished products are stored, moved and supplied safely and efficiently. Working as part of a large logistics team, you'll support both production and dispatch, helping to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

No two shifts are the same; as a FLT Driver, you will use your experience to move palletised goods, loading and unloading stock, preparing products for dispatch and maintaining accurate stock control. You will be operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck, placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 16 metres high (approximately a 34 storey building). Previous VNA, Reach Truck or Counterbalance experience is desirable but not essential, as full VNA training will be provided. You'll also ensure all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards are followed at all times.

Ideally, you'll be someone who enjoys working in a busy warehouse environment, takes pride in working safely and accurately, and is comfortable working at height. You'll be proactive, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team to keep operations running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Moving, storing and supplying materials and finished products throughout the warehouse.
  • Operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck following full training.
  • Loading and unloading palletised goods safely and efficiently.
  • Placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 16 metres high.
  • Preparing products for production and customer dispatch.
  • Maintaining accurate stock control and supporting inventory accuracy.
  • Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality procedures.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch.

FLT Driver in Bridgwater employer: Meridian Business Support Limited

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Contact Details:

Meridian Business Support Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace FLT Driver in Bridgwater

Problem-Solving Skills
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