Forklift Driver

Interaction Recruitment

Material Handler / FLT Driver

Location:Bridgwater
Job Type: Temp - Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern

Working Monday to Friday on a rotating double-day shift pattern:

  • Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
  • Week 2: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Pay Rate: £14.86 per hour

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler / FLT Driver to join a busy production environment on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied role where you'll play a key part in ensuring production lines are supplied with materials, stock is accurately managed, and operations run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with the Team Leader and Procurement team to understand daily production requirements and prepare materials accordingly.
  • Carry out shift walk-rounds at the start of each shift, ensuring all production areas have the materials required.
  • Maintain stocks of consumables and disposable items, ensuring production is fully supported, including increased stock levels ahead of weekend production.
  • Prepare and maintain core stock, cutting cores to the correct sizes and quantities, while monitoring stock levels throughout the day.
  • Carry out daily safety checks on clamp trucks, ensuring they are charged, safe to use, and reporting any defects.
  • Supply raw materials to production lines and accurately record stock issues using the ERP system.
  • Accurately locate, move and record stock movements within the ERP system.
  • Assist with stock takes, stock reconciliations and inventory accuracy.
  • Operate balers as required to minimise waste.
  • Support production by understanding machine performance, output and material requirements.
  • Resolve day-to-day issues proactively, escalating where appropriate.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Innovation and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous warehouse experience.
  • A valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
  • Good computer skills, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidence to identify, question and resolve issues.
  • A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

  • 22 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Holiday entitlement increases by one day for each completed year of service, up to 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
  • Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown.
  • Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).
  • Wellbeing 360 platform, including:
    • 24/7 GP service
    • Mental health support
    • Health and wellbeing resources for you and your immediate family
    • Discounts with hundreds of online and high street retailers
  • Bike2Work scheme.
  • Company uniform provided.
Interested?

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity, or discuss other vacancies we have available, we'd love to hear from you.

Taunton Office: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

Allocation Number: INDTB

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