Forklift Driver Location:

East Riding of Yorkshire (On-site)

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours)

Salary:

£12.87 per hour

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused individual to join our Manufacturing team and play a key role in the movement of materials across our sites.

This is a hands-on role supporting production, warehouse operations, and waste management - ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing: Material Handling & Movement

Safely operate forklifts to move materials across site. Deliver raw materials to production areas and transport finished goods between factories. Support loading and unloading of deliveries, ensuring safe and accurate handling. Waste Management

Dispose of waste wood into biomass chippers safely and efficiently. Empty general waste skips and maintain tidy, compliant waste areas. Warehouse Support

Provide cover for warehouse tasks including picking, stock rotation, and replenishment. Maintain accurate material movement and support smooth warehouse operations. Follow all site safety procedures and use appropriate PPE. Health & Safety

Complete daily forklift checks and report defects immediately. Keep work areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free. Promote a safe working culture and raise concerns promptly. Productivity & Record-Keeping

Deliver materials on time to support production flow. Maintain accurate records where required. Suggest improvements to enhance material flow or reduce waste. What We're Looking For: Someone who:

Is confident operating forklifts and holds a valid licence. Has strong awareness of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment. Is reliable, punctual, and comfortable with physical work. Communicates well and works effectively with production and warehouse teams. Is adaptable and willing to support different departments when needed. Can stay calm and prioritise in a fast-paced environment Knowledge & Experience: Experience

Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing is beneficial. Experience operating forklifts or material-handling equipment. Understanding of safe lifting, loading, and storage practices. Familiarity with waste handling and site housekeeping is an advantage. Education & Qualifications

Basic English and Maths. Valid Forklift Licence. Technical Skills

Safe and confident operation of forklifts and related equipment. Good understanding of manual handling and safe material movement. General Skills

Strong teamwork and communication. Good organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage workload. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact every day, we want to hear from you! What are the next steps? To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the

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button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.

About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.

Now we are building the UK's leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.

Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.

FCA Statement We're regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. TPBN1_UKTJ