Warehouse Operative/forklift Driver

We are looking to recruit for the role of **Forklift Driver/ Warehouse Operative**

**The Company**

Due to our extensive investment in additional equipment and the continuing growth of our business, we are looking to recruit for several positions within our operations in Kirriemuir, Angus; just 19 miles from Dundee.

**The Company**

J&D Wilkie Ltd is a global technical têxtile manufacturing company, with its head office in Kirriemuir, only 19 miles from Dundee. Technical weaving operations are our core business. With a wealth of experience in the têxtile industry, Wilkie takes pride in the ability to quickly adapt and implement the necessary changes in both technology and manufacturing processes, to meet and exceed expectations.

Wilkie operates with an uncompromising commitment to forming partnerships with our customers. This fosters collaborative and innovative thinking that enables us, collectively, to deliver the needs and wants of our customer’s customer. This mindset is our Advanced Textile Technology (ATT).

**The Role**

You will report to the Dispatch and Stores Supervisor and it will be your responsibility to ensure the department is maintained in a clean and tidy manner. You will be required to understand and follow the safety requirements and ensure that you work within the Company’s health and safety framework.

**Main Responsibilities and Duties**

The Warehouse Operative’s key responsibilities are:
- Driving a forklift - the individual must have a current FLT licence;
- Preparing finished goods for storage by completing packaging and labelling processes
- Completing palletising operations
- Placing goods into storage and recording location
- Completing consignment note process
- Preparing products for despatch
- Loading freight container or third-party haulier trailers
- Completion of 3rd Party driver documentation
- General housekeeping duties;
- Complying with all health and safety requirements and the reporting of any non-compliance or potential hazards, particularly as the role is more roaming in nature this is both emphasised and of critical importance;
- Any other duties as required in order to fulfil the needs of the department;
Operations are 24 hours 5 days a week. The role will operate on the following shift basis which is:

- Working on a fixed dayshift pattern of 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (3.00 p.m. on a Friday)

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**

A flexible proactive attitude towards your workload is important, as the role requires a quality driven approach.

The following would be a distinct advantage:
- Be extremely proficient in the operation of a counter balance forklift;
- A quality focused approach and attitude;
- Health and safety orientated;
- Flexibility to work in other manufacturing roles/departments when required;
We are looking for an individual who can provide a positive contribution with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, whilst maintaining a good working relationship with colleagues.

Full training will be provided.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.79 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kirriemuir, Angus: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Current Forklift Licence (B2) (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 20/02/2023