Forklift Driver
Location: Bedford
Salary: £34,048.02 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week - 3-shift rotation
Shifts: 6am-2pm | 2pm-10pm | 10pm-6am
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join the Warehouse and Logistics team at a major beverage manufacturing site in Bedford.
This is a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment where you'll play an important part in keeping production running efficiently. You'll be responsible for the safe movement of raw materials, packaging and finished products across the site, as well as supporting loading, unloading and warehouse operations.
We're looking for someone who takes safety seriously, enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Operating forklift and clamp trucks safely and efficiently.
- Completing all required FLT and Health & Safety checks.
- Loading and unloading inbound and outbound vehicles.
- Moving finished products and empty packaging around the site.
- Supporting the movement of materials between warehouse, packaging and production areas.
- Booking stock movements accurately using SAP handheld devices.
- Ensuring products and materials are stored and handled correctly.
- Carrying out general material handling and warehouse duties.
- Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping and hygiene.
- Looking after equipment and reporting faults or operational issues promptly.
- Following site procedures relating to Health & Safety, Food Safety and HACCP.
What We're Looking For
- A valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
- Previous experience operating forklift trucks within a warehouse, manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience loading and unloading trailers.
- A strong understanding of safe working practices.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to remain calm and work effectively in a busy environment.
- A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience within food manufacturing, beverage production, brewing or FMCG would be advantageous, but isn't essential.
- Experience operating clamp/\"top hat\", double-fork or other forklift attachments would also be beneficial.
- Previous experience using SAP or warehouse management systems would be useful, although training can be provided.
Shift Pattern
This is a 39-hour-per-week role working across a three-shift rotation:
- 6:00am - 2:00pm
- 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- 10:00pm - 6:00am
Flexibility to work different shift patterns and weekends when required is important.
Salary
£34,048.02 per annum
Please note: applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Forklift Driver employer: The Oval Partnership
As an Environment, Health and Safety Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a proactive health and safety culture that prioritises employee well-being and operational excellence. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our commitment to compliance and best practices ensures that you can make a meaningful impact in your role. Located in a vibrant area, our site provides unique advantages such as collaboration with diverse departments and the chance to lead initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
