CHEP

FLT Driver

CHEP  •  £26k - £31k/yr  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Counterbalance FLT Driver – Severnside (BS35)
Salary:£26,206 + 20% shift allowance = £31,447 per year
Shifts:Double Days, Mon–Fri (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm, weekly rotation)
Contract:Full-time, Permanent

Location: Severnside, BS35 4GH (commutable from Bristol, Avonmouth, Thornbury, Filton, Yate, Chepstow, Newport & surrounding areas)

Why join CHEP?

  • Competitive salary: £31,447 per year(inc. allowance)
  • No night shifts
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell options)
  • Enhanced pension (you 5%, CHEP 7.5%)
  • Share scheme (matched 1:1 after 1 year)
  • Life assurance, employee assistance & wellbeing apps
  • Everyday retail discounts platform
  • Volunteer day
  • Free on-site parking

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driverto join CHEP – the global leader in pallet, crate, and container pooling. You’ll be working with 4.5-ton triple fork vehiclesin a busy yard environment, loading/unloading HGVs and moving pallet stacks.

What you’ll do

  • Safely operate FLT trucks to support production & haulier operations
  • Direct visiting vehicles during loading & unloading
  • Maintain smooth flow on production lines within agreed SLAs
  • Assist with manual inspection & repair of equipment in the yard
  • Report any damage or operational issues promptly
  • Handle and rotate stock safely and efficiently

What we need from you

  • Experience as a Counterbalance FLT Driver (busy yard/HGV loading preferred)
  • External FLT licence (RTITB or ITSSAR) is ideal – in-house licences considered
  • Experience with double/triple fork FLTs = big advantage
  • Safety-conscious, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are committed to being ‘Workplace Positive’. This means fostering a diverse working culture, which allows everyone to reach their fullest potential. By harnessing the power of diversity in a truly inclusive culture, we fuel innovation, growth and agility, creating an environment that welcomes people and embraces them as they are, for who they are. Please visit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion / CHEP to hear from our employees around the world on how they bring their authentic selves to work each day and use their individuality to contribute to a culture where we can all be different together.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com

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About CHEP

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.

As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.

CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 347 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco and Nestlé.

CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Europe.

For more information, visit www.chep.com.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Addlestone, GB
Year Founded
1945
Website
chep.com
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