Forklift Operator

Counterbalance Forklift Operative

An experienced counterbalance forklift operative is required for a well-established family run business, situated north of Norwich. We are looking for a highly competent forklift driver to work within our business. The potential candidate must hold a valid forklift license and have recent, relevant production experience.

We are a fencing and pallet timber processing company and have been established for 40 years. This position is ideal for someone looking to progress in the timber industry and who can retain a good level of product knowledge, whilst working at a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring machines within our Finishing Lines have a constant supply of timber
• Moving stock and products to keep production levels and lines stocked
• Removing items from the production lines and stacking items in its relevant department
• Completing tasks assigned by your Supervisor and Manager
• Fulfilling banksman duties
• Quality and stock control of all products
• Upholding the appropriate Health and Safety practices
• Manual handling of timber
• Working towards production targets and timed dispatches
• Taking pride in each assigned job and the working area, by maintaining a good level of house keeping
• Accepting goods in, checking related paperwork and offloading goods
• Managing site traffic
• Radio communication with members of staff
• Assist with stock counts
• Other forklift duties as assigned

Job type: Full time, permanent.

Rate of pay: Starting at £13.50 per hour (includes 0.50p per hour attendance bonus)

Hours: 44.5 per week, Monday – Thursday 07.00-17.00, Friday 07.00-13.30+ Overtime when required

Holiday: 28 days per year, including Bank holidays, Fixed Christmas holiday.

Full, on the job, training will be given.

Candidate must be/have:

• Fit and active
• Honest, reliable, trustworthy and have a good work ethic
• Conscientious
• Good at working under pressure
• Self-driven and highly motivated
• Willing to learn new skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative
• Hardworking
• Excellent people skills
• Good Numeracy and English literacy skills

Applicants must have an in-date counterbalance forklift licence and own transport or a reliable lift, as punctuality and attendance is very important.

Position to start immediately.

There will be a 2-part interview process.

Please fill in an application form – available via our website www.thomsonsawmills.co.uk

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 44.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person