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Backshift Warehouse/Forklift Truck Driver (Maturation)

Salary Range
£21,945 - £31,500
£1,829 - £2,625 / mo

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Location Base
Coatbridge, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job description – Backshift Forklift Driver

Angus Dundee Distillers PLC is currently recruiting for Backshift Forklift Driver (Bottling Hall) to join our Coatbridge facility on a permanent basis.

You will be joining a new Backshift Team which is being formed to meet our growing production requirements. Reporting to the Maturation Supervisor, you will be working within our Manufacturing Facility which is a key part of our Company’s mission to supply high quality, bottled products worldwide.

Please note this role will initially be day shift whilst in the training period. Once training has been completed the role will be permanent backshift.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

  • Carry out all required tasks to the best of your ability
  • Health & Safety of oneself and others
  • Ensure product quality & integrity always
  • Accurate recording of transport details
  • Undergo training when required
  • Maintain hygiene of the working environment /machinery
  • Ensure asset care / maintenance of the trucks

What we offer:

  • 4 day working week with a 25% salary uplift.
  • Excellent work life balance with a 4-day working week, working Monday to Thursday (working out-with these hours may on occasion be needed where required by the business).
  • Excellent hours of work: between 2.30pm and 11pm, with a half hour break.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A friendly and supportive environment.
  • On-site employee parking.
  • Opportunities for development and progression.

What we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • The ideal candidate for this role will have:
  • A current Forklift Truck Licence.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
  • The ability to carry out manual handling tasks.
  • Experience of working within a similar environment (working within the spirits industry would be a distinct advantage).
  • The ability to work as part of a team, ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with the company requirements.
  • The ability to manage numerous tasks whilst managing your time effectively.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Are you able to commit to working permanent backshift?

Experience:

  • Maturation: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Forklift Truck License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Backshift Warehouse/Forklift Truck Driver (Maturation) roles across Angus Dundee Distillers PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,945 - £31,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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