Forklift Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are hiring!
You will be working within a small team of 5 operatives and a supervisor that clean, maintain & distribute our clients equipment. There will be the potential to work within other parts of the company. The role will be at our new Bathgate facility.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in an industrial setting and withing distribution/logistics.
A forklift license and experience is necessary.
The job role will be operating a Forklift but may also include some welding and cleaning industrial equipment with hi pressure cleaning equipment. If you have a can do attitude and are interested in working for a growing company then this role could be for you.
Pay is competitive Starting at £12.50 per hour basic with a performance bonus paid quarterly based on productivity once up and running at full speed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bathgate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse/Logistics: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Forklift Operator
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Forklift Operator roles across SMB Storage Solutions Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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