Job Description

At Lesters we're a family-owned business with forty years of heritage. We're friendly, responsive, and have grown by being a true business partner to our clients. We have big ambitions. We've invested heavily in facilities, technology and people to create improved capability, capacity and efficiency. We're on an exciting journey to shake up the industry and we want to take you with us.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Role:

Forklift Truck Driver - evening shift

Lesters, the large packaging specialists, are looking for a Forklift Truck driver to join our warehousing team to work across our two shifts.

This is a busy FLT role with a constant flow of deliveries in and out of the warehouse throughout the day.

Applicants must have a valid Forklift Truck License issued by a UK accrediting body.

Key Duties

Load and unload deliveries according to the booking sheets ensuring you maximise the best use of space on the vehicle whilst adhering to allocated booking slots for inward deliveries. Move and stack materials expertly utilising warehousing space Keep production lines supplied with empty containers and packaging materials as needed Inspect and maintain equipment, reporting any faults or wear and tear Spot lorries and allocate stock as needed Work in a safe and efficient manner adhering to traffic management procedures and speed limits on site at all times. General housekeeping duties in the production area and duties as assigned Any other duties that are within your capabilities

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have sufficient experience of driving a counterbalance FLT, day in and day out, as their main role in a warehouse or production facility. Previous experience of working within the cardboard industry is desirable but not essential.

They will also:

Be a team player Be willing and motivated to continuously strive to improve. Have a good work ethic Be a punctual and reliable individual, who is flexible, willing to learn and embrace change in a growing business.

What is on offer?

Competitive rate of pay Weekly pay and structured pay grades with quarterly and bonus and overtime rates available Great hours of work - exact hours to be agreed but this will be a mid-shift role and is likely to be in the region of 13:00 to 22:00 Workplace pension scheme. Holidays: 28 days per year including bank holidays, with access to the latest app based software making booking time off simple and accessible. Benefits that accrue with service to include medical cash plan, 24 hour private GP access 24/7 employee assistance programme. Quality, branded uniform provided, so staff look and feel part of the team. Clear and open management structure, good staff facilities, ongoing investment in people and plant. Training and development open to all. Location: Mount Road Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0AJ.

Applications

If you're always thinking "What's next?" rather than "That's it." and if you want to become an integral part of a forward-thinking ambitious organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV or complete our application form, which is available to download, to our HR Manager by clicking 'to apply'

We're Lesters, the large packaging specialists, and we deliver more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.79 per hour

Experience:

Forklift: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person