Forklift Truck (FLT) Operative

Grant Westfield, the company behind the UK's best-selling brand of waterproof wall panels, Multipanel and Naturepanel, is looking for FLT Operators to join their team in the heart of Edinburgh, to undertake a variety of loading and unloading tasks in support of the overall production and dispatch operation, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Team: Operations Team

Line Manager: Production/Dispatch Team Leader

• Day Shift: - . ROP - £13.90 per hour.

This is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities:

• Operating a FLT to move stock around.
• Loading and unloading vehicles, Storage racking and process equipment.
• Picking and packing finished goods and raw materials.
• Carrying out product quality inspections.
• Checking stock for damaged or missing items.
• Maintaining an accurate record of stock and carrying out stock counts, as required.
• Finishing products to a consistently high standard.
• Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality tests.
• Reporting equipment faults to maintenance staff.
• Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse to ensure operational efficiency.

The successful candidate's profile:

Skills and experience:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A Counterbalance forklift truck licence and/or licence to drive assisted lift equipment. We can provide onsite refreshers or training as required.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well as part of a team. Friendly, approachable and cooperative.
• Flexibility: Responds effectively to changing circumstances. Adjusts tasks and priorities when required.
• Customer service: Good understanding of customer deliverables and the need for strong quality. Ability to work to essential quality standards.
• Organisation: Ability to plan and organise work. Ability to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision.
• Health & safety: Understanding of health and safety requirements.

What Grant Westfield will offer you:

• 33 days annual leave which increase with service up to a maximum of 38 days.
• Health cash plan.
• Bike to work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Sharesave options.