End Line FLT Operator

THE ROLE

Sofidel UK, part of the global Sofidel Group, produces high-quality tissue paper with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Operating modern, eco-efficient facilities, the company serves customers across the UK and offers a collaborative, safety-focused work environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. Joining Sofidel UK means contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future for everyday essentials

Our FLT drivers play a crucial role in safely handling, moving, and loading products for dispatch, ensuring efficient stock management and timely delivery to customers—making them essential to maintaining Sofidel’s high standards of service and operational excellence.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable End of Line FLT Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move materials, load and unload trucks, and maintain a safe and organised work environment. This role is crucial for the efficient operation of our warehouse and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep all palletizers/ out-feed conveyors clear of finished good pallets in a timely manner to prevent any stoppage in converting production
• Keep finished good pallets from the end of converting line or production area and move them to the designated warehouse
• Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
• Operate FLT trucks safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectation
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
• Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
• Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
• Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

Valid and in-date FLT licence (Counterbalance / Reach / Clamp – as applicable)

Proven experience operating FLT in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment 

Strong awareness of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work 

Ability to follow SOPs, OPLs, and site-specific safety rules 

Good housekeeping standards (5S / lean principles desirable) 

Physically fit and able to work in a manual-handling environment 

Basic IT skills (e.g. scanners, WMS, handheld devices) 

Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines 

Flexible approach to shifts, overtime, and operational needs 

Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

WORKING HOURS

4 on 4 off shift pattern - 2 days (06:00-18:00) 2 nights (18:00-06:00) 4 off -  averaging 42 hours per week 

PACKAGE BENEFITS

• £12.37/hour
• 21 Days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Free Onsite Carparking
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Life Assurance Scheme**
• Attendance Bonus*
• Salary Sacrafice Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care**
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CostCo Membership 

*Subject to a full year's employement Jan-Dec

**Subject to successful completion of probation