Forklift Truck (FLT) Operative - Night Shift

To undertake a variety of loading and unloading tasks in support of the overall production and dispatch operation, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Team: Operations Team

Line Manager: Production/Dispatch Team Leader

Night Shift: 22:00 – 06:00 inc 30% Shift Allowance.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating a FLT to move stock around.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, Storage racking and process equipment.
• Picking and packing finished goods and raw materials.
• Carrying out product quality inspections.
• Checking stock for damaged or missing items.
• Maintaining an accurate record of stock and carrying out stock counts, as required.
• Finishing products to a consistently high standard.
• Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality tests.
• Reporting equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse to ensure operational efficiency.
• Operating in a safe manner complying with all Health, Safety and Environment requirements to ensure own and safety of others.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Prior work experience as a labourer in a similar environment.
• Fit for manual handling.

Qualifications

Essential

• A Counterbalance fork lift truck licence and/or licence to drive assisted lift equipment.
• Current driving licence.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team. Friendly, approachable and cooperative.
• Flexibility: Responds effectively to changing circumstances. Adjusts tasks and priorities when required.
• Customer Service: Good understanding of customer deliverables and the need for strong quality. Ability to work to essential quality standards.
• Organisation: Ability to plan and organise work. Ability to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision.
• Health & Safety: Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Working for one of the leading manufacturing companies in the country, this is a great opportunity to drive positive change and make a significant contribution across the business. In return, you will receive a rewarding and competitive remuneration package, and be based in our Edinburgh office, in the heart of Scotland.

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 33 days annual leave with long service awards and the opportunity to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work scheme.
• On-site parking
• Staff Discount
• Sharesave options

If you're interested in this position, please apply using the form below.

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