Job Description

EDGE Innovate are currently looking to recruit an experienced Forklift Driver to join our busy team. The successful candidate will operate forklift trucks to load and unload goods and deliveries, and move production materials to their allocated locations in the factory as per production schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To take delivery of goods and ensure they are checked off in an accurate and timely manner and check for damages and quantity.

2. Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates to allocated locations in the factory.

3. Alert Supervisor on receipt of urgent deliveries.

4. Perform general physical activities when loading, unloading products by hand or using forklift/material moving equipment.

5. Checking loads are secure.

6. Move production materials/kits from one location to another as per production schedule.

7. Performing daily equipment checks.

8. Assist in maintaining storage area and carry out general yard duties.

9. Ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.

10. Assist with factory wide stock takes as and when required.

General

11. Uphold the Core Values of the company and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan.

12. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking training as required.

13. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by:

- Taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do;

- Co-operating with the company on Health & Safety matters;

- Ensuring that you use work items provided by the company correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE);

- Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes.

14. Comply with all the company's policies and procedures.

15. Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

16. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

This is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the company.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - MATERIAL HANDLER

Essential Criteria

Qualifications,& Experience

Good standard of general education; 2 years' experience working in a similar role within a heavy manufacturing environment.

Desirable

Forklift qualifications

Skills and Competencies

Strong communication skills; Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team; Excellent organisational skills to ensure deadlines are achieved; Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including bending, stretching, reaching and lifting; Demonstrate the ability to work safely and properly use equipment;
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 1.00-2.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.75 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person