FLT Driver
£27,117 per annum
Optimus Point, Leicester
Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
39.81 hours per week
Job Overview:
We are currently inviting applications for a FLT Drivers (Warehouse Drivers) at our site in Leicester, LE3. This role plays a key part in supporting safe, efficient operations within our manufacturing environment. You will work as part of a high-performing team, ensuring the smooth movement of materials while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer services
About Us
Navigator Tissue UK Ltd is part of The Navigator Company. Previously known as Accrol Group and established in 1993, Navigator Tissue UK is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter producing private label toilet roll, kitchen roll, facial tissue products and a range of wet wipes for most of the UK’s major grocery retailers. We currently have five manufacturing sites in Blackburn, Leyland, Leicester, Flint and Bridgwater across the UK, but are in the process of moving manufacturing from Blackburn to Leyland, and Flint and Bridgwater to Leicester.
Our vision is to deliver the best possible value to the UK consumer on essential everyday tissue and wet wipe products. We ask every individual to do one thing better every day, empowering them through clear communication, personal development opportunities and strong ethical business values.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound knowledge of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment. A valid FLT licence is essential, and you must be confident in the safe use of manual handling equipment while working as part of a team in production areas. You will be a driven self-starter, committed to meeting targets and delivering high quality results, with a strong customer focused mindset.
The Role
Working in line with Navigator Tissue UK’s principles and values, you will demonstrate through your actions and behaviours that safety is always our number one priority.
In this role, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the safe movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventory using a range of manual handling equipment (MHE). You will also be required to accurately update IT systems in a real-time operational environment.
We are looking for proactive and motivated individuals to join a first-class team, committed to delivering world-class customer service. The role operates on a 224 rotation 06:00am – 18:00pm / 18:00pm – 06:00am (224 ROTATION, 2 days 2 nights 4 days off).
Benefits:
- GroceryAid - 24/7 helpline, professional counselling, financial grants, and crisis assistance.
- Opportunities for Career Progression
- Supported Personal Development
- AE Pension Scheme· Company Sick Pay Scheme
- 15% off Nuffield Health Gym Membership
- Life Assurance Scheme – minimum 1 years’ salary
- Simply Health Plan! Claim your money back towards every day health treatments and have access to multiple wellbeing benefits and treatments.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Scheme
- Fee-Free Mortgage Advice
- Free Flu Jab Vouchers
- Exclusive Product Discounts
- Access to Company Shop Membership
- Free Car Parking
At The Navigator Company we are committed to the equal treatment of our colleagues and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the team.
We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive a suitable number of applications
