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(Backshift) Forklift Driver

🏢 Edrington • 📍 Glasgow, Scotland • 🕒 Today

Salary Range

£17 - £17

£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base

Glasgow, Scotland

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Requisition Id: 1557

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, GB, G15 6RW

About Edrington

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.

Remuneration and Package

Salary: £17.44 per hour (+ shift allowance)
Contract: Permanent
37 days holiday + 4 Giving More Days
Attractive pension
Share reward scheme
Flexible working
Global wellbeing programme
Product Allowance

Position Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a (Backshift) Forklift Truck (FLT) Driver to join the Cased Goods Warehouse on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Export Despatch Team Lead, the FLT Driver will be responsible for the safe unloading/loading, transportation, and storage of cased goods/ materials at GWR. This will include loading/unloading of containers, as well as the safe use of racking (including gravity racking).

Job Description

Ability to operate all forms of forklift truck used within department i.e. counter-balance & reach-truck and related attachments
Use the RDT (Radio Data Terminal) and scanners to receive and confirm work activity and stock movements
Identify required load configuration to achieve safe loads
Liaise with Team Leaders in all instances where product is received and deemed to be ‘non-conforming’ in terms of handling storage and loading
Perform forklift tasks to satisfy housekeeping standards and warehouse capacity
Carry out all duties with proper regard for Health and Safety (H&S), Customs & Excise (C&E) regulations and Known Consignor (K.C.) scheme
Perform routine checks for maintenance of forklift trucks, ensuring that daily checklist sheet is completed prior to use

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, applications will be accepted from drivers with proven forklift truck driving experience, and who hold a current forklift truck licence. You will be self-disciplined and self-motivated; with the ability to work and communicate well with a variety of people. Attention to detail is paramount, as is initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards teamwork. SAP transaction experience is desirable. If you are successful in your application, your employment will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes a basic disclosure check.

Employee value proposition

At Edrington, you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing. Join Edrington and make a world of difference.