Warehouse Operative/Forklift Truck Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fork Lift Truck Driver
Based in Warboys, Huntingdon
Reporting into the Despatch Manager
Circa £31,800,500
About the role
We’re looking to hire a fork lift truck driver to join our team in our fast paced, customer focused warehouse. You will be part of a small friendly team that is responsible for loading and unloading packaging in line with internal and customer requirements whilst following H&S standards.
In order to be successful in the role you will be able to work as part of a team and also using your own initiative, you will have excellent communication skills and be flexible to meet customer demand.
We will provide all the relevant training, including safe systems of work and standard operating procedures, to ensure you have the skills to be able to shunt our trailers and secure the load, you will be expected to work in line with our core values: Be Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive & Tenacious
About you
Minimum requirements:
- Fork Lift Truck License
- Fork Lift Truck Experience
- Safety Conscious individual
Preferred requirements:
- Current/In-date FLT Certificate
- Scanning Experience
- Shunting Experience
Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus
- Pension scheme
- Share scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Referral Programme
- Perkz discounts
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- FLT Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative/Forklift Truck Driver roles across DS Smith Packaging's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,800 - £31,800 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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