Forklift Driver
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Do you consider yourself a motivated and committed person? Are you seeking a new, physical and fulfilling role where being a great team player is essential? If yes, then we have the opportunity for you.
Overall Objective
The Loader/FLT Driver primary functions are the safe and efficient loading and unloading of all delivery vehicles and serving of both internal and external customers.
Key areas will be to ensure that all goods picked and loaded are accurately picked and undamaged and meet the customers’ demands in terms of quality/condition. This will involve the safe loading of various types of vehicles, ensuring compliance to safe loading practices and current legislation, working in conjunction with Logistics.
They will also be involved in stock control from goods inwards accuracy to carrying out stock counts, ensuring the materials arriving are of the correct standard and conform to the agreed Chain of Custody requirements.
They will be responsible for the daily inspection of their FLT and the safe operation of this on a daily basis, reporting all defects as required and conform to the Company H&S Policy on all occasions.
Job Description:
A Loader / FLT Driver will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:
- Ensure the accurate and efficient loading and unloading of all consignments / branches / Logistics vehicles.
- Ensure the safe storage of all goods handled.
- Ensure that the correct procedures are completed in respect of all paperwork for incoming goods. Ensure the checking and inspection of goods unloaded on site.
- Ensure that the production/distribution areas receive stock as required.
- Ensure that skips are emptied. Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring that the presentation standards of the site are maintained to a consistently high standard.
- Ensure the safe strapping/containment of split/mixed sheet materials/timber suitable for safe and secure delivery.
- Ensure that the daily checking and reporting procedures regarding forklift maintenance are completed.
- Maintain the safe movement of timber around the site.
- Good knowledge of timber and stock in the yard and factory.
- Ensure Health & Safety policy is fully observed and is of the up most priority.
- Always ensure that safe working practices are strictly adhered to
- Other reasonable duties as arising, as specified by the Operations Manager
Education/Qualifications/Experience: Must have a good level of spoken and written English.
A relevant background and experience in a similar working environment with ability to multi-task responsibilities as above. Preferably with at least 1 years, work experience in this industry.
What we can offer you:
We at Alsford pride ourselves on being a great place to work, through our values and family feel culture.
In return, you will have every opportunity to progress within an expanding business.
The Job Package:
- Annual pay review
- In house training
- Health checks
- Company’s life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary
- Discounted goods
- Cycle to work scheme
- Profit share incentive scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Refer a friend scheme
Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey.
The Company
Alsford is a Builders' Merchant, supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers.
Alsford Timber Ltd has been around since 1882 and is now the largest Timber and Builders’ Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
We've spent over 130 years creating the Alsford brand you see today because, like you, we believe in building things to last.
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