FLT Driver

Join our team as a FLT Driver based at our distribution centre in Tankersley

We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge to join our team at our Distribution Centre in Tankersley, South Yorkshire.

The role of FLT Driver is pivotal to the success of the operational function. The successful candidate will be responsible for moving produce around the warehouse in a safe, timely and accurate manner. Experience is essential due to the nature of the role.

About us

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa, is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste.

The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores, and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our supply chain partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.

Details of location and shift pattern:

Hours/ shifts: we have various shift patterns available across our 3 shifts. You will be asked to state which positions you are interested in when applying

AM Shift

Vacancy A Counterbalance FLT driver - 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday.The working hours are from 6am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday

PM shift

Vacancy B Counterbalance FLT driver - 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday. The working hours are from 2pm to 10pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday

Vacancy C Reach FLT driver - 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday. The working hours are from 2pm to 10pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday

Night shift

Vacancy D Counterbalance FLT driver - 38 hours per week working Friday to Monday. The working hours are from 10pm to 8am

The above roles will involve working in the chill and ambient departments

Location: Company Shop Group, Tankersley Distribution Centre, Wentworth Way, Wentworth Industrial Estate, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3DH

Rate of Pay: £14.15 per hour, paid on a four weekly basis

Night Shift Allowance: An additional £1.25 per hour is provided for night shifts

Please note, our team operates around the clock, 24/7, and the successful candidates will be required to work bank holidays.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

• To ensure all stock is taken care of in a safe and proper manner
• Ensure that all pre shift safety checks are completed
• Report any faults or issues with vehicles immediately to your line manager
• Report all accidents/near misses to your line manager
• Move pallets systemically via the warehouse management system
• Check all products for dispatching are accurate and free from damage
• Efficiently move products/orders to the correct areas in the warehouse
• Ensure picking areas are replenished throughout the day
• Maintain equipment and materials that are used, and keep your area clean and tidy
• Ensure you conduct all operations in a manner which promotes safety in the workplace
• Follow all Health and Safety and Environmental procedures
• To ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed in a timely and diligent manner
• Adhere to the Clean As You Go policy at all times
• Assist with other warehouse duties as required

Skills and Experience:

• Hold a valid AITT, RTITB, ITSSAR or NPORS Reach Truck and or Counterbalance Driver Licence

• Experience of working in a busy warehouse environment
• Good Team Worker
• Good Communication Skills
• Reliable and Good Time Keeping Skills
• Experience with WMS (warehouse management systems)

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
• Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking
• Onsite café, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
• Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit

Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.

Apply now and be part of a business that's making a real difference.