Forklift Truck Driver

**Forklift Truck Driver**

**Westhill - Aberdeenshire**

**Donaldson Timber Systems is part of the Donaldson Group**. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 11 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.

Our Timber Systems division is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions, specialising in off-site construction. We work on over 350 live projects per year, supporting customers on-site and building timber kits across our two bespoke factories in Westhill - Aberdeenshire, Witney - Oxfordshire. We have regional offices in Aberdeenshire, Glasgow and Witney and the team operate across several sectors including, private housing, affordable housing, student accommodation, medical facilities, hotels, and education. Working with market-leading precision-engineered build systems, architects, surveyors and design teams, the division delivers noticeable benefits for our clients.

Our success has been built from our ability to build long-term relationships with clients, becoming an integral part of their business process with our complete service solution. Our services cover concept design information and technical guidance, full design service, manufacture, delivery and construction on site.

**The role**

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Team, responsible for material and product movement within the factory and yard, as well as loading and despatching of finished goods. You will have the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge within the role with a clear emphasis on safety; quality; and productivity.

In keeping with the specific importance given to Health & Safety and the Environment by Donaldson Timber Systems, you will also have specific accountabilities as set out in our Corporate Responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through in-house training.

**Accountabilities**
- To organise and carry out material movements within the factory and yard as trained to meet pre-agreed standards in safety; quality and productivity.
- Clear and accurate checking and recording of despatch information required to maintain the RAW, WIP and Finished Goods stock systems.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the logistics team, the factory shop floor, haulage drivers and Factory Management.
- Report issues of a health & safety nature, problems with equipment or materials, etc.
- Support process improvements within the yard and logistics area.

**Essential Technical Expertise**
- Hold a current Forklift Truck Licence - ideally with Combi-lift conversion but this is not essential as training can be provided.
- Demonstrate ability to take loading information and organise materials.
- Computer literate, ideally with an appreciation of stock control systems

**Salary and Benefits**

We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Benefits Package, including - Cycle scheme, Dental insurance and Taste/ Gourmet card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Westhill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Truck Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 249/DTS/W/24