FLT / Forklift Driver

Do you want to work for a leading global manufacturer of doors? JELD-WEN Penrith is now looking for Forklift Drivers to join our friendly team! 

Candidates without a valid licence will be considered, as full training can be provided.

Why JELD-WEN?

Competitive pay: from £12.50 to £14.43 per hour (£28,432.35 per annum) +£500 joining bonus, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates

Immediate start: Begin your new role right away

3 shift rota: 06:00 to 14:00 – 14:00 to 22:00 – 22:00 to 06:00

Mon to Fri - enjoy your weekends off! 

Your role:

• Operating an FLT in a busy manufacturing environment
• General warehousing duties
• Booking in and out of stocks
• Stock rotation
• Servicing the main factory lines with materials
• Loading and unloading of wagons.

What we’re looking for:

• Commitment to working safely 
• Reliability and quality consciousness 
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams 
• Basic English communication skills 
• Positive attitude. 

Outstanding benefits:

• Full-time, permanent contract
• Comprehensive training from day one with access to internal and external courses
• Inclusive work environment
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) and life insurance (6x salary)
• Wellbeing app offering Confidential Emotional Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, Online Support, and Interactive Digital Tools
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Cycle to work, Health cash plan, buy up to 5 days annual leave
• Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products (cost + 5%)
• Annual performance bonus and employee referral bonus
• Team-building events, such as Fun Family Day.

Apply today!

Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.

Apply now and unlock your potential with JELD-WEN!

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. 

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.