Job Title:                           Manufacturing Services Operative (FLT Driver)

Reports to:                       Team Leader

Location:                           Foods UK, Leek  

Hours:                               Sunday- Thursday Nights. 10PM-6AM

Do you have experience driving an FLT in a Production or Manufacturing environment and are looking for your next new challenge?

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company which offers personal development plans and opportunities to progress? Then read on….

We have exciting opportunities available for FLT drivers with previous experience to join our team in Leek on a permanent basis.

Our vision is to be the best at what we do, be a great place to work and a business future generation can be proud of. To achieve this, it is really important that we are set up for success within our teams and why we recognise the role of Manufacturing Services Operative to be so valuable.

A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Services Operative (FLT Driver)

As a Manufacturing Services Operative, you will;

• Ensure FLT’s are driven safely and are checked for safe operation before use including battery
• Provide Manufacturing areas with the required materials in a timely manner.
• Carry out all stock transactions accurately and correctly.
• Wear PPE correctly at all times.
• Report any issues relating to stock transactions, FLTs and racking promptly.
• Move and store all materials safely in accordance with safe weight limits.
• Maintain FLT battery water levels correctly.
• Segregate packaging waste correctly.
• Inform the Department Manager of any issues that could impact Safety, Quality or Cost.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a clear working area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.
• Support and motivate colleagues.
• Comply with all other reasonable requests.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of Warehouse Stock Systems with the ability to navigate around them independently
• Current FLT licence for Counter Balance and/or Reach from a recognised training body
• Reliability, punctuality and consistency are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member
• A willingness to learn, share knowledge and develop
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Good verbal, written and numerical skills

What can we offer in return?

Brilliant benefits that include 31 days holiday (28 day + 3 Bank Hols), paid breaks, Company Shop (discounted products), Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discount on bikes and Tech scheme, pension and development opportunities through our grading structure.

Company Overview

Ornua is a leading dairy co-operative which sells premium dairy products globally on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. 

Ornua has revenues of €3.4 billion and is supported by a global team of approximately 2,800 employees. The Group operates as a commercial organisation across 10 business units, including 12 production facilities located in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. 

The Commercial Division is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Ireland’s most successful food export: Kerrygold. Consumer markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany and the UK and by in-market Sales & Marketing Teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe and North and Latin America. 

It also manages the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers globally, and the implementation of de-risking and trading strategies to manage market volatility. These activities are supported by production facilities and in-market teams in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. 

Ornua’s values

At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care       and Achieve Great Things Together.