(Temp to Perm) Forklift Driver

Shotton Mill is building one of the most advanced, sustainable manufacturing environments in the UK—and this is your chance to be part of it from the beginning. What You'll Do? You will be responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to unload, move, load and store raw materials, finish paper products, packaging materials within the Shotton Mill facility. Responsibilities Responsible for the inbound and outbound vehicle unloading, warehousing operations, inventory accuracy, ensuring efficient movement of goods to support production and outbound dispatch schedules whilst maintaining high safety and quality standards. Always ensuring a high level of health and safety attention, to ensure accurate and safe operations of the warehouse. Contribute to the logistics KPIs within your areas of responsibility to ensure optimisation of performance, leading to efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement. Contribute to a positive safety culture by reporting all faults, damages and safety hazards immediately. Maintenance of accurate records, reports and documentation as required. Participation and contribution of continuous improvement, and the utilisation of standard including 5S and ISO. Qualifications Previous experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is essential. Previous knowledge of safe loading, stacking and transport procedures. Excellent awareness of Health and Safety standards. Awareness of Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Self-Starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A desire to grow and develop within the business. Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach. Required Skills Previous experience operating forklift trucks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is essential. Excellent awareness of Health and Safety standards. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Preferred Skills Previous knowledge of safe loading, stacking and transport procedures. Awareness of Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement. Self-Starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A desire to grow and develop within the business. What You'll Get? Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including: ~15% pension contribution (10% employer / 5% employee) ~25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) ~ Private healthcare access ~ Plus, the opportunity to work on a project that will define the future of the site. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and work on something genuinely exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candiates will be invited to a assessment day on the 22nd June 2026