Flt Counterbalance Driver

Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team?Are you based in or around Launceston?

This role is ideal for someone with production or manufacturing experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.

Role: Forklift Driver 
Location: DS Smith Packaging, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9HN
Job Type: Full Time, Contractual - 3 months initially with potential for extension
Pay: £13.98 per hour

Shifts: 37 hours per week

Week 1: Mon – Thurs 06:00 – 14:00 & Fri 06:00 – 11:00
Week 2: Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 22:00 & Fri 11:00 – 16:00
(Including 45-minute paid breaks Mon–Thurs and 15 minutes on Fri)

Start: ASAP (subject to interview and onboarding checks)

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment in a manufacturing/production environment

• Follow Standard Safe Operating Procedures (SSOW) and UK Health and Safety legislation

• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance on machinery

• Driving the Forklift 

Essential Requirements:

• Forklift licence - Counterbalance

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and SSOW

Benefits:

• Paid holiday of 32 days per annum including Bank Holidays

• Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity for progression

• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

• Wellbeing resources and access to wellbeing specialists

• Restaurant and retail discounts

• Referral bonus of £300* for referring a friend

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.