R. Plevin & Sons Ltd, a market leader in the wood recycling industry, has an exciting opportunity for a FLT Operative on a 4 on 4 off shift (06:00 hours to 18:00 hours - average 40.25 hours per week) to join our busy team based at Elkesley, near Retford DN22 8BT.
R. Plevin & Sons Ltd is one of the UK’s leading waste wood recycling companies and a manufacturer of animal bedding. We specialise in the recycling of all forms of waste wood and produce a range of sustainable products suitable for the panel board industry, biomass power plants and for use within animal bedding. With over 40 years of experience, we have built an enviable reputation for service and quality.
The FLT Operative Role:
This is a varied role in production, predominantly unloading baling wood shavings and loading vehicles for customer requirements.
With full training provided you will operate the baling machine and will also be required to assist in general plant duties, including cleaning and maintaining the machinery.
Other duties include changing the films of the products as and when needed, setting and reviewing the machinery including the robot, printer and wrapper to ensure they are working correctly.
You will also be expected to help clean out the inside of trailers and make up pallets.
This role will involve some manual handling.
Please note the 4 on 4 off shift pattern does include some weekend working.
Key skills and experience needed to become our FLT Operative:
- Previous experience of operating a FLT is essential, along with a valid FLT licence.
- Previous experience of operating a loading shovel or teletruk, along with a valid loading shovel licence/ teletruk licence is desirable.
Full training will be given to suitable candidates. Candidates with previous experience of operating production plant are desirable.
Benefits
20 days holiday
£13.91 starting rate, £14.42 after successful completion of probationary period
Immediate Start
Inhouse training provided
Pension Scheme
Excellent welfare facilities
Free on-site parking
Long service awards
Free tea/coffee
Plevin is committed to equal opportunities and aims to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £13.91-£14.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
