Job Title: FLT / Sideloader Operative Permanent Night Shift

Arbor Forest is a well-established manufacturing business specialising in MDF products. We are currently recruiting for a reliable and motivated FLT / Sideloader Operative to join our team on a permanent night shift at our New Holland site.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Feed packs onto the line de-skidded and un-banded ready for use
• Removal of produce from the line and stacking in allocated space
• Stack packs so the skids are uniform and stacks are safe
• Unloading and recording raw MDF products and general deliveries
• Ensuring stock rotation of raw and finished products
• Creating room prior to production runs, liaising with the Yard Manager and Finished Products Supervisor
• Organising MDF drivers with regards to work and stock movements
• Loading and unloading of Paint IBCs
• Removal of waste IBCs
• Laying out of IBCs for vacuum tanker collection
• Reporting any maintenance issues via T-Cards system
• Daily service checks/work according to service schedules of the Sideloader/FLT
• Weekly check of service sheets of MDF Sideloader/FLT
• Reporting any machine defects to office personnel
• Carrying out all work in line with current risk assessments and SOPs

The above list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required as directed by Management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic Numeracy & English
• Valid Side Loader & experience on Side Loader Forklift
• Full UK (or recognised) Driving Licence

Personal Attributes

• Confident, enthusiastic, approachable and motivated
• Energetic and flexible team member
• Proactive with a can do attitude
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to build good working relationships

General Responsibilities

• Take advantage of staff development opportunities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly Health & Safety
• Ensure proper use and care of equipment and materials
• Develop additional skills to cover/deputise for other positions when required
• Use communication devices (including radio headsets) where necessary

Flexibility

• Duties may evolve in line with departmental needs
• Overtime may be required during busy periods
• Working hours may change during peak times, including alternative shift patterns

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.01
• Permanent night shift stability
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are a motivated FLT/Sideloader Operative looking for a stable permanent night position, we would like to hear from you.

About us

Over the last 70 years, weve gone from humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest independent timber importers and processors in the UK. The same principles and values that have driven our success so far will continue to define our growth over the next seven decades and beyond. Were a family business, and we treat our staff like family. Our shared values symbolise our people, their thoughts and behaviours. Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of product, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support.

Our 90-acre site in North Lincolnshire allows us to hold more than 80,000m of timber on-site and facilitates a vast throughput of over 300,000m of quality timber, MDF and composite decking products per year. Quality products and quality processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do, and its thanks to our loyal workforce that weve built a strong and successful business. The Arbor team enjoy a small company culture operating at a giant scale.

Some benefits to join our company are:

• 31 days holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays.
• Period between Christmas and New Year off
• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days annual leave per annum.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).
• Benefit Hub (inc. discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
• Staff purchase discount scheme. xbpsjku
• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year fully paid by the Company.