FLT Driver

Job title:

FLT Driver

Company

Fortune Brands Innovations

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology.All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us.If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a FLT Driver within our growing Packing and Logistics Team.In a nutshell you will be responsible for:We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious FLT Driver to join our team. You will play a vital role in our manufacturing operations by safely and efficiently transporting materials throughout our warehouse and production facilities.What you are already great at:

• Using a variety of equipment, such as electric hand trucks, counterbalance forklifts, stand up Man rider, Bobcat (after Training if Required)
• Loading and unloading goods from various sized vehicles / containers including use of ramp.
• Moving materials around the facility using pallets and crates, such as stacking loads in storage bays or moving pallets of products between factory & warehouse racks
• Checking loads are secure and ensuring forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
• Performing daily equipment checks and basic maintenance, such as inspecting machinery to determine safe use and any need for repairs
• Completing paperwork for delivery notes and stock control, and maintaining accurate production records and reports of issues
• Following written instructions and adhering to Health and Safety regulations / procedures
• Adhere to the site FLT rules always
• Being aware of the work surroundings and hazards, such as pedestrians, objects, and other drivers, to avoid dangerous situations
• Using FLT & Bobcat to load RAW materials into holding bins via hopper.
• Ensuring Delivery Drivers follow & adhere to all the site safety rules.
• Maintaining a good level of cleanliness in the warehouse and RAW material areas and loading/unloading area
• Ensure all stacked materials are neat and safely stored
• Inform appropriate persons of any issues no matter how small especially when safety of persons is at risk.
• Emptying internal factory skips into larger containers stored externally (Daily Occurrence)
• Helping delivery drivers with entry & exit to site.
• Working as part of a team to aid better & safer conditions

For this role we would need you to demonstrate:

• Valid FLT operator license (counterbalance, reach truck, or other relevant type).
• Previous experience operating FLT trucks in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong safety record with no major incidents or accidents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What your colleagues say about you:An ideas and solutions focused personAn excellent and engaging communicatorVery organised and methodicalAble to communicate ideas both verbally and in writingOur Values :Cultivates Innovation – Always remain curious.Active Learner – Take every opportunity to grow your own capability.Collaborates – Use your network, sharing knowledge and skills.Plans and Aligns – Make it relevant, make it purposefulWhy work for us:We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target.We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction.The benefits bit:33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Incentive Plan Bonus StructureLife AssuranceHealth & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistancePension PlanHigh St Reward SchemeRefer a Friend ProgrammeFree ParkingFrequent Technology User Free Eye CareFlexible working modelHigh 5 Employee Recognition ProgrammeAnd as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.Our hiring process:

• You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams.
• You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role.
• We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings.
• Successful candidates will be notified and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.Watch our short video to discover more about Perrin & Rowe, Shaws, Riobel and Victoria + Albert – the brands that make up the House of Rohl.

Expected salary

Location

Darwen, Lancashire

Job date

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:36:08 GMT

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