Team Leader (Forklift Trained)

Overview

Salary – £26,000 – £28,000 (depending on experience & interview performance)

Full time, permanent role

Do you have prior experience working with hazardous chemicals? Are you comfortable operating a forklift truck or counterbalance? We are currently offering the opportunity for a new Team Leader to join a hazardous waste company based in the West Midlands. This role is aimed at candidates with prior supervisory experience or those interested in moving into supervisor role.

IMPORTANT: This role will involve alternating morning, evening, and night shifts.

The Role

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• Unloading of chemical deliveries from pallets into inspection bays
• Inspections and operation of forklift trucks or counterbalances
• Ensuring adherence of health & safety procedures within the waste facility
• Training & supervision of junior operators

Current / Recent Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Significant experience operating forklift trucks or counterbalances (essential)
• Prior experience working with or handling hazardous chemicals (essential)
• A chemistry-related degree (BSc / MSc / MChem / HND) or working experience in a chemistry-based role (desirable)
• Prior supervisory or line management experience (desirable)

Profile Required

• Able to relocate / commute to Stoke-on-Trent (essential)
• Existing UK work eligibility – visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this position (essential)
• Happy to work occasional night shifts (essential)

The Package

Our client is offering this opportunity as a full time, permanent opportunity. They are offering a competitive starting salary, with opportunities to start at a higher salary based on experience.

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