Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd • Permanent • Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom • £15 / year • 17h ago

What We Are Looking For:

A Lead Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver to provide on-the-job training and guidance to staff carrying out daily yard activities, including the movement and handling of produce and materials, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and site presentation.

Working hours 06:30am - 7:00pm on a panama shift pattern

The Position:

Serve as the first point of contact for forklift drivers during shifts, training, mentoring and offering guidance and support.
Monitor yard activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards; report unsafe behaviour or near-miss incidents.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload and transport produce and materials safely.
Ensure loads are secure and protect people, buildings, and machinery and move bins, pallets, trays and materials across site and place them neatly in the correct location.
Stack bins, pallets and trays safely and to the correct height as instructed.
Use ramps safely for loading and unloading trays, big bags, and garlic.
Perform routine checks including cleaning, water, oil, diesel and tyre pressure for forklifts
Ensure all defects with machinery and equipment are reported immediately.
Use relevant machinery to handle bins, pallets, big bags, and bulk materials - shunter, scissor lift and compactor
Keep all waste areas organised and controlled.
During cold snaps, salt walkways and outdoor forklift areas to ensure safe movement.
Maintain stock of trays, pallets and packaging for factory use.
Operate the 3t box tipper for 3-tonne bins and for decanting big bags.
Use a scanner to maintain full traceability of all product being moved, stored, or transported on and off site.
Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.
Prepare product for outloading (boxes, bags, bulkers).
Manage pallet intake/outload (White, Brown, Blue, Red).
Carry out floor repairs and general site and yard maintenance.
Carry out weekly greasing, refuelling and AdBlue top-up for the shunter and teleporter

The Perfect Candidate Should Have:

Valid Counterbalance (B1) and 7-tonne (B2) forklift licences
Ramp, scissor lift and shunter trained ideally
Teleporter licence
Swiftlifts
Good level of physical dexterity and mobility
Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.
Proven experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced yard or warehouse environment
Ability to lead by example and provide support to junior staff
Sound understanding of workplace health & safety practices, particularly in a yard setting
A proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?
In addition to a competitive salary we offer

Competitive company pension scheme
On-site staff canteen
Free, convenient on-site parking
Compassionate paid bereavement leave
Company sick pay
Premium overtime pay at 1.33 x your hourly rate
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access
Long service rewards and recognition
Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us
Supportive family-run business that values its people
Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More"
Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub
Committed to providing training and development opportunities
Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities

If you are looking to make your mark and grow within a company that values it’s employees, we’d love to hear from you!

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