Forklift Driver, AM Shift
Pallet Networks, Shepton Mallet
Do you have Warehouse experience? Do you hold a Counterbalance Licence?
If “YES” we want to hear from you!!
The position of Forklift Driver involves:
1. Using a Counterbalance to load and unload palletised goods from trailers, rigid vehicles, and vans.
2. Using the warehouse system & scanner to receive, locate goods into the racking, pick & dispatch whilst handling all goods with care and attention.
3. Replenishing and consolidation of stock when required.
4. General housekeeping and upkeep of the warehousing area and equipment.
5. Completing any relevant paperwork in line with the warehouse processes to include reporting any defects.
Essential skills required for Forklift Driver:
6. Hold a current Counterbalance forklift licence, although full inhouse training can be provided.
7. Good communication and team working skills.
8. Attention to detail is essential.
9. Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
10. Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
11. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Why Gregory Distribution?
12. Starting salary for Forklift Driver is £24,398pa, based on working 40 hours per week.
13. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 04:00hrs – 12:30hrs.
14. Overtime available.
15. Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
16. Retail discounts with Hapi*
17. Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
18. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
19. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
20. Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
21. Christmas Savings Club*
22. Black Circle Tyre discount*
23. Leading industry qualifications*
24. This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
25. Free Uniform.
26. Strong culture of teamwork.
So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Interested applicants for the Forklift Driver position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@gregory.co.uk. Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions