Fork Lift Truck Lead Operative

About the role A forklift truck operator plays a crucial role in modern warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution processes. This position involves operating forklifts to move goods and materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently. The operator must adhere to safety regulations and standards and ensure that the forklift is operated correctly to avoid accidents and damage to goods. Type of Contract: Full Time Type of Position: Fork Lift Truck Operative £13.50 Per hour / 40 hours a week What will you do? Safely & Efficiently operate forklift trucks to move, stack, load, and unload materials and products within the warehouse and production facility, ensuring proper handling to avoid damage. Scanning of finished goods into and out of the warehouse. Arrange products and materials in designated areas, following the warehouse layout and organisational guidelines. Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Perform other warehouse duties as assigned, such as packing, labeling and cleaning. Process recycled EPS Generation of picking lists and delivery documentation Confirmation of sales order completion for invoicing Availability of stock take / perpetual inventory counts Your profile Have the right to work in the UK Hold a valid forklift operator certification is required, demonstrating the ability to operate forklifts safely. Previous experience as a forklift operator in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution setting is preferred. Ability to work under pressure in a busy factory Reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the business Relevant stores or materials experience including the use of fork lift trucks Possess a working knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Good communication skills to interact effectively with team members and supervisors. What can you expect? Life Assurance, flexible working hours, discount benefits scheme for many products and services. Company personal pension plan. Company funded medical cash plan Long service awards and increased company pension contributions on long service. 25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. Coffee, tea and fruit available in the office, free parking for employee

**Responsible**

**Proud**

**Stable**

**Care for quality**

BEWI is an international provider of packaging, components and insulation solutions, committed to being sustainable in every part of the value chain, from production of raw materials and end goods to recycling, leading the change towards a circular economy for its industry. Guided by the vision to protect people and goods for a better everyday, BEWI creates value for its customers, the society and the owners in innovative and efficient ways. BEWI has five business Divisions: RAW, Insulation & Construction (I&C), Packaging & Components (P&C), Automotive and Circular.

The Insulation & Construction (I&C) Division manufactures an extensive range of solutions for insulation and infrastructure, as well as systems for the building and construction industry.

BEWI is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive range of packaging and insulation solutions to a diverse customer base across various industries. We have decades of experience, technical expertise, and market knowledge, which provides customers with access to a wider product portfolio, increased production capacities, and enhanced supply chain capabilities. With our shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, circular economy principles, and customer satisfaction, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional solutions and drive long-term growth.
In 1980, we began with fish boxes in Norway. Today, we provide a broad range of resource-efficient, recyclable and recycled products across Europe.Every day we provide insulating building systems to the construction industry, a step in reducing CO2 emissions and reaching climate reduction targets.We produce 50 million fish boxes each year, ensuring safe transport of 3 billion meals and reducing food waste.6 million vehicles produced last year include components from BEWI, for excellent protection and safer journeys. vehicles produced in 2022 include components from BEWI, for excellent protection and safer journeys.Last year, we collected and recycled 27.000 tons of expanded polystyrene (EPS), equal to approximately 45 million fish boxes.Equipping employees for the future is a key priority for us. Our BEWI Business School trains many (future) leaders every yearToday, BEWI group has 75 facilities in 14 European countries, and approximately 3.200 dedicated employees.