Forklift Driver

Material Handler / FLT Driver

Location:Bridgwater
Job Type: Temp - Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Monday to Friday on a rotating double-day shift pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Week 2: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Pay Rate: £14.86 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler / FLT Driver to join a busy production environment on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied role where you''ll play a key part in ensuring production lines are supplied with materials, stock is accurately managed, and operations run efficiently.

• Liaise with the Team Leader and Procurement team to understand daily production requirements and prepare materials accordingly.
• Carry out shift walk-rounds at the start of each shift, ensuring all production areas have the materials required.
• Maintain stocks of consumables and disposable items, ensuring production is fully supported, including increased stock levels ahead of weekend production.
• Prepare and maintain core stock, cutting cores to the correct sizes and quantities, while monitoring stock levels throughout the day.
• Carry out daily safety checks on clamp trucks, ensuring they are charged, safe to use, and reporting any defects.
• Supply raw materials to production lines and accurately record stock issues using the ERP system.
• Accurately locate, move and record stock movements within the ERP system.
• Assist with stock takes, stock reconciliations and inventory accuracy.
• Operate balers as required to minimise waste.
• Support production by understanding machine performance, output and material requirements.
• Resolve day-to-day issues proactively, escalating where appropriate.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Innovation and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous warehouse experience.
• A valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Good computer skills, including a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to identify, question and resolve issues.
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 22 days'' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Holiday entitlement increases by one day for each completed year of service, up to 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Company pension scheme (4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).
• Wellbeing 360 platform, including:
  • 24/7 GP service
  • Mental health support
  • Health and wellbeing resources for you and your immediate family
  • Discounts with hundreds of online and high street retailers
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Company uniform provided.

If you''d like to find out more about this opportunity, or discuss other vacancies we have available, we''d love to hear from you.

Taunton Office: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

Allocation Number: INDTB