Reach Forklift Truck Driver - Chadderton Oldham - 7am - 3pm - Mon - Fri- Immediate Start.
If you're looking for a role where your contribution is just as important as how well your team performs, then we want to hear from you. As a Reach Forklift Truck Driver at this global E Commerce Distribution Centre with its UK operation based in Chadderton, Oldham, you will enjoy the close-knit nature of the teams you work in, and it's a great way to meet a diverse bunch of people.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Reach Forklift Truck Driver, you will be/have:
Formal training and experience operating reach forklift trucks*
A good knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
The ability to meet the physical demands of the job - this would encompass manual handling/picking/moving of boxes, as well as using machinery
The ability to operate machinery including forklifts and pallet jacks
Good organisational skills
The ability to follow instructions
Being able to stay focused in busy or loud environments, and not get distracted
Basic math skills to make load calculation and estimate lifting height and covered distances
Basic literacy is advantageous
*Delete if unqualified candidates will be considered to start with on-the-job training provided
Personal traits
As a Reach Forklift Truck Driver, you will be:
Reliable and dependable
Mature and able to work sensibly is very important - operating any forklift has the potential to be dangerous and cause injury or damage, so you will be required to take the job seriously and always act with a high level of professionalism
Strong when it comes to attention to detail
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work efficiently
Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
Someone who enjoys working systematically and productively
A team player with a positive attitude
Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Reach Forklift Truck Driver, you will:
Store, pick and move stock as required using a reach Forklift Truck
Ensure stock is placed in the correct areas and codes accurately
Move delivered products from vehicles into the warehouse
Stack and palletise product
Move pallets of products to and between warehouse racks
Use automatic and manual packing machines, scales and printing devices, label and manage inventory
Work both alone and as part of a team with efficiency and commitment to complete work and strive to maintain the business performance targets
Ensure the relevant paperwork or PC-based data entry/scanning is complete for each of task
Be responsible for vehicle maintenance and adhering to health and safety regulations
Noticing when machinery isn't working properly and acting appropriately
Be required to accurately move loads in confined spaces and estimate the weights of loads
Duties may also include using other equipment types including hand trucks, counterbalance forklifts, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, cherry-pickers, clamp and reach forklifts, industrial lift trucks, and pallet jacks
Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience
Reach Forklift Truck licence
Benefits:
Hourly Rate of Pay £12.30 plus enhanced overtime rates
40 Hours per week (No Breaks Deducted)
Holiday Accrual up to 28 days per year
Weekly Pay
Superstar of the Month Awards
Team Social Events
Staff Sales
Dedicated Blue Arrow Team Based On-Site
Access to Blue Arrow Technology to support you with your Blue Arrow assignment
So if you want to join a team where your contribution is valued and diversity is celebrated, apply with us today.
To apply please click 'Apply' and complete our easy On-Line registration. You will then be contacted by a Blue Arrow representative to discuss your application. Please do not book an On Line Verification for this role
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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