We are looking for permanent Forklift Truck Drivers to join our friendly team in Sproughton, Ipswich. Working Monday to Friday plus every 4th Saturday on weekly rotational shifts from from 6am - 2.30pm and 2pm - 10.30pm. The 1:4 Saturday shift is from 6am - 2.30pm. Salary is £28,932.00 per annum.
Who are we?
Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”
How will you contribute?
1. Working within the guidelines of the Wincanton safety culture, ensuring the safety of yourself and your colleagues at all times.
2. Loading and unloading containers and delivery vehicles in accordance with stock requirements and customer orders
3. Lifting and moving products around the warehouse using the correct method and equipment
4. Infeed of stock into the automated warehouse management system
5. Repacking, consolidating of items to support the rework team
What will you bring?
Experience and skills:
6. Forklift Licence and at least 1 year's experience of driving a Forklift
7. Team player
8. Flexible approach
9. Powered Pallet Truck experience - Desirable
10. Reach Truck Licence – Desirable
11. Experience of working with warehouse IT systems - Desirable
Organizational Responsibilities:
12. Reports to the Shift Manager
13. Liaises with internal departments
Key Competencies:
14. Reliable and self motivated
15. Flexible approach
16. Team player
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment. Benefits include; company pension scheme, annual leave, online discount platform, uniform apprenticeships, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.