Warehouse Operator/FLT Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Job details Job reference ATR00000085 Date posted 15/02/2023 Application closing date Blank Location Banbury - Oxfordshire Salary £12.21 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 40 Basis Full time Job category/type Warehouse Attachments Blank Warehouse Operator/FLT Driver Job description
Banbury
£12.21 per hour (£25,396 per annum)
We have permanent vacancies available on our double day shift.
06.00 - 14.00 Monday to Friday 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Friday
Do you want to join an organisation that can offer you more than just a job? Are you looking to be part of an organisation with exciting growth plans?
As an FLT Driver at VPK you will have a career. We have a structured career pathway, so our employees can develop their skills and become multi-skilled within the production area. The more skilled you become, your hourly pay will increase up to £15.76 per hour (dependent on shift).
The Benefits
- Voluntary overtime available at enhanced rates.
- We will provide you with Uniform and PPE.
- Paid lunch break.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare cash plan which includes cashback on key medical costs, such as dental etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7.
- Discounted rates at retail outlets.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Company Sick Scheme.
- 33 days holiday (including statutory entitlement).
- Ongoing development and training.
Duties to include
- Receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods.
- Checking and inspecting goods received and ensuring they are of accurate quantity, type, and also acceptable quality.
- Selecting space for storage and arranging for good to be placed in the designated areas.
- Making sure that all inventory processes are completed on the same day.
- Operating a forklift.
- Moving and organising stock.
About you
- Hold a counterbalance FLT licence is essential.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also perform well on own initiative.
- Experience working to tight deadlines in a fast moving high pressured environment.
- Computer Literate.
About VPK
VPK is an international packaging supplier with more than 6,400 employees in 70 locations across 20 countries. In the UK, we have six specialist sites producing high quality sustainable packaging from shelf ready to e-commerce products for our customers.
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: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operator/FLT Driver roles across VPK'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 Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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