COMBI LIFT DRIVER / SIDE LOADER DRIVER (BD3)
Location: Thornbury Industrial Estate, Bradford, BD3 7AF
Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 7.30am to 4:00pm
Pay: Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, with overtime opportunities
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: ASAP
ABOUT WOODLANDS
Woodlands Home & Garden Group is a well-established British manufacturer employing around 300 people across our sites in Rodley, Leeds (LS13), Bradford (BD3), Horsforth (LS18), JADE Windows & Doors in Batley (WF17) and our Scottish distribution hub in Glenrothes, Fife (KY6). We manufacture and supply timber garden buildings, log cabins, modular buildings, windows and doors to customers across the UK.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and safety-conscious Combi Lift Driver / Side Loader Driver to join our team at Thornbury Industrial Estate in Bradford.
You will play a key role in ensuring materials and finished products are moved safely, efficiently and accurately throughout our operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating a Combi Lift, Side Loader and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading timber, components and finished products
- Booking in deliveries and completing quality checks on incoming goods
- Maintaining accurate stock records through daily and weekly stock counts
- Picking materials for production and ensuring manufacturing teams receive what they need
- Processing returned goods and ensuring stock is stored correctly
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment
- Supporting continuous improvement across warehouse operations
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience operating a Combi Lift and/or Side Loader - essential
- Holds a current Combi Lift or Side Loader licence - essential
- Is reliable, punctual and takes responsibility for their work
- Always puts safety and quality first
- Is comfortable working at pace in a busy manufacturing environment
- Is organised and pays close attention to detail
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
- Is flexible and willing to support other warehouse activities when required
- Has previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment - desirable
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Skills-based pay progression or regular pay reviews
- Overtime opportunities
- Annual bonus scheme
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
- Staff discount on Woodlands products
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted Costco membership
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- Workwear and PPE provided
- Training and opportunities to progress within the business
- Opportunity to benefit from the Employee Ownership Trust bonus, subject to eligibility and company performance
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH US
If you are looking for a stable, long-term role where your contribution is valued and hard work is recognised, we would like to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and contact details.
Please include details of any current forklift, Combi Lift or Side Loader licences and their expiry dates.
Evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required before employment begins. Successful applicants may also be required to provide satisfactory employment references and complete any relevant pre-employment checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
