Forklift Truck Driver (FLT Driver)

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

The good news is that our continued success and business growth has opened exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Gowerton Road site in Brackmills, Northampton as Forklift Truck Drivers (FLT Drivers).

Working as part of a team, picking, and inspecting and/or packing and recording customers’ products to customers’ specification. In addition, drivers will operate powered industrial MHE to load/unload materials, deliveries and move them to/from storage areas, machines, loading docks into vehicles, containers or storage facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team that supports our multisite customers such as Brewers, Nkuku, Imetec to name a few!

Permanent Shifts Available: 6.00am-14.00pm / 14.00pm-22.00pm / 22:00pm - 06:00am, any 5 out of 7.

• Permanent contract with initial 13-week probation period
• 28 Days Holiday
• Weekly pay
• Excellent transport links (Brackmills Industrial Estate)
• Free on-site car parking
• On-site canteen with Hot and Cold Vending Machines
• Retail + leisure discounts through company Benefit App
• Role involves completing a number of manual handling tasks, with and without the use of MHE.
• Full training provided

Person Specification

• Must be willing to work within a multi customer site and supporting all contracts where required
• Basic operators training license including conversions 
• MHE driving experience
• Friendly and helpful, keen to contribute and add value to the site
• Motivated and committed
• Driven with high personal standards.
• Adaptable – the role provides a varied working day of multiple tasks
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales, ensuring we always meet the customer’s service requirements
• The ability to understand and follow both verbal and written information
• Naturally curious – willing to learn and develop
• Embrace the introduction of new procedures and on new equipment technology. 
• Report potential risks and aid loss prevention (theft or damage). 
• Any other duties necessary in line with the department. 

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary with added benefits.

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, apply now for start dates at your earliest convenience.

Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust.  Individuals are expected to model Wincanton’s values in all they do.

Our Commitment:  Our people are our most important asset and as such we are constantly expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional skills and career opportunities. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.  

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud our colleagues represent us and our successes.  

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future potential talent joining us. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce