Forklift Driver Job at Amazon's Coventry fulfilment centre - Immediate Start
Amazon Fulfilment Centre Featured On-siteJob Description
Amazon's Coventry fulfilment centre is one of their busiest sites in the Midlands. In this Fulfilment center, they move thousands of orders every single day and the warehouse runs around the clock to keep up. Right now amazon is hiring Forklift Operators to join the team and keep stock moving efficiently around the site.
This is not a basic picker packer role. You will be operating a counterbalance or reach forklift truck to move pallets, load racking, and support the inbound and outbound teams. You need a valid forklift licence to apply everything else Amazon will sort out when you start.
Job Role:
- Operate a counterbalance or reach forklift truck safely within the warehouse
- Move pallets of stock from inbound receiving areas to storage locations
- Load and unload delivery vehicles at the warehouse dock
- Place stock onto high racking using a reach truck where required
- Carry out pre-shift vehicle checks and report any faults before operating
- Work alongside the warehouse team to hit daily throughput targets
- Keep all forklift operating areas clear and safe at all times
- Complete required paperwork for stock movements accurately
Pay and Shifts
- £13.50 to £15.50 per hour depending on shift and experience
- Full time 40 hours per week
- Day shifts and night shifts both available
- Night shift workers receive an additional hourly allowance
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Overtime available during peak periods
What Amazon Offers
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Free private medical insurance after qualifying period
- Pension scheme with Amazon contributing
- Paid breaks on every shift
- Staff discount on Amazon purchases
- On site canteen at the Coventry fulfilment centre
- Opportunities to move into team leader roles over time
About Amazon
Amazon has operated in the UK for over 25 years and now runs dozens of fulfilment centres across the country. Their Coventry site handles a large volume of orders for customers across the Midlands. They are one of the biggest private sector employers in the UK.
Requirements
What you must have before applying:
- A valid counterbalance forklift licence, RTITB or ITSSAR accredited
- At least 6 months of hands on forklift operating experience
- Right to work in the UK
- 18 years or older
- Comfortable working in a large fast moving warehouse environment
- Reliable and able to complete full shifts without issues
- Basic English for safety communication and paperwork
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