Warehouse Forklift drivers

Pertemps Boots Burton
Branston, Derbyshire, Derbyshire
8 months ago
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Warehouse Forklift drivers 

Are you looking for Warehouse work in Burton upon Trent? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us at Boots. 
 
We are looking for Warehouse Forklift drivers on day and night shift with the ability to perform various warehouse tasks in a busy, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates need to have previous experience or valid Forklift licence, although full end to end training is provided. We are looking for both Reach Truck and Counterbalance drivers to support the operation.  
 
At Boots, it’s all about working as a team – our people are the heart of what we do. Our Warehouse Operative team play a crucial role in ensuring customer online orders are processed with the support from our multi-million pound automation. 

Shift patterns currently available: 

4 on and 4 off -Days 10:00-22:00 Nights 22:00 – 10:00  

Rotating 8-hour shift pattern 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00 

Fixed nights 8-hour pattern 22:00 – 06:00 

All shift patterns will include weekend working

PAY RATES

Days £12.21 going up to £12.60 after 12 weeks 

Nights £12.74 going up to £14.49 after 12 weeks(paid from 22:00 – 06:00) 

Transport 

Warehouse is located close to Burton Train station 

X11 bus from Birmingham area –  Pick up points from Perry Barr, Erdington, Castle Vale directly to Boots Burton warehouse.  

Bus transport from Wolverhampton train station and Walsall town centre to Boots Burton warehouse.  

Warehouse Operative Benefits include: 

On-going, long-term work with opportunities to apply for permanent roles 

In house MHE training available 

28 days holiday increasing to 33 per annum after 12 weeks service  

Hot Food Canteen 

Regular Boots product goody bag salesandspecial events 

Stakeholder pension scheme 

Overtime available 

State of the art warehouse with brand new automation and robotic technology 

Array of in the moment, weekly and monthly Recognition Scheme 

If this sounds like a good fit for you then please click apply now

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