FLT Driver Doncaster, England
Job description
Forklift Truck Drivers
Doncaster
Based on the 5-crew shift system
6 months Fixed Term Contract – contract to start 3rd April 2023
The Doncaster business unit has manufactured glass containers since 1968 and is part of a leading supplier in glass packaging solutions for the world’s leading brands.
We are currently seeking to recruit FLT Drivers to provide an efficient system of pallet movement of materials including finished goods, packaging and pallets across the full site.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
To operate forklift trucks to transport finished products and packaging in a safe & controlled manner, ensuring there is no damage to the materials
Move finished from production areas to internal / external warehouses
Provide quality inspection of all pallets to be moved either finished goods or packaging and reject and report all substandard products
Supply the production department with the packaging requirements and pallets, return any foreign pallets and excessive packaging materials to stock
Removal of packaging from finished goods pallet to allow them to be fed onto the lines
General warehouse duties including stock checking & housekeeping
Complete daily FLT safety checks & record in record book
The ideal candidate:
Fully trained and qualified forklift truck driver
Ability to work on own initiative
Can work well in a team
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to operate strapping and shrink-wrap machinery
Familiarity of company Health and Safety policy procedures
Familiarity of company hygiene rules and procedures
Understanding of work instructions and procedures
Compliant with company procedures
What we offer:
Competitive Salary based on minimum increment of Grade 4 (1800) equating to £17.90 per hour
Typical hours of work being 4 (2 x day shifts, 2 x night shifts 6 days of rest) – roster changes slightly during the holiday period e.g. 4 on / 4 off
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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