Forklift Truck Operative – East Anglian Galvanizing
Based in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire East Anglian Galvanizing are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, which is a successful, nationwide, family-owned business which has been offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years.
Our Core Values include:
Integrity - We act fairly and honestly
Caring - We look after each other
Trusted - We do what we say we do
Continuous Improvement - We strive to do things better.
The role is that of an FLT operative, working in a yard environment. The candidate will also be required to perform manual handling tasks around the yard. They should be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively in a reasonably paced environment.
This position would suit a loyal, honest, and hardworking individual with a can-do attitude and a safety focused approach. The business is proud of its long serving employees and the advancement of its employees within the business. Contribution and effort in the business is expected, valued, and recognized.
Flexibility to work overtime as well as exemplary standards of attendance and punctuality are vital to maintain high levels of customer service.
This role is in a busy yard operating a 5 tonne counterbalance truck moving work and loading & unloading vehicles.
Roles are available on rotating day shifts.
The offer;
- Permanent 38-hour contract, with starting pay at £12.67 per hour
- Pay will increase after a 12-week training period to include the performance based weekly bonus.
- Secure employment with a longstanding business with opportunity for advancement.
- All employees at the Company receive 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
- Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
- Employment protection and life assurance cover for employees
- Membership of a retail discount scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Full training, equipment and PPE provided
- Enhanced pay for other leave
- Annual free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing and financial advice and support
- Long service awards
- Company shares purchase opportunity
- Free parking
Hours of Work are:
Monday to Friday contracted 38 hours, shift work rotating weekly.
Monday-Thursday 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm & Friday 6am to 12pm / 12pm to 6pm.
If you are interested in this role, please click apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.67 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Pedestrian Pallet Truck licence (preferred)
- Counterbalance License (required)
Work Location: In person
