Forklift Driver

As a Forklift Driver at Cardiff Galvanizers & Galvablast, you'll play an important role in our operations, facilitating the smooth handling and movement of customer metal work within our galvanizing and powder coating plants. Operating within a variable shift system, you'll rotate through three operating shifts,

• Receiving, unloading, and checking customer metal work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to paperwork.


• Organising and tagging customer goods according to our tagging system for efficient tracking and management.


• Transporting materials within the site, maintaining an organised yard and following tagging procedures.


• Loading vehicles for delivery, conducting final quality checks to ensure accuracy and minimise risks.


• Performing first and last quality inspections to uphold our commitment to quality standards.
  
  Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a steelworks environment.


• Valid forklift license.


• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturday mornings.


• Capability to lift up to 20 kg and stand/walk for extended periods.
  
  Cardiff Galvanizers & Galvablast is a reputable, family-run business with over 54 years of experience in the metal protective coatings industry. As the last independent galvanizer in Wales, we specialise in "hot dip" galvanizing, a process that safeguards metalwork from corrosion, prolonging its lifespan and bolstering durability. Since 1995, Galvablast has complemented our services, offering customers a comprehensive range of protective coating solutions, including powder coating, wet paint systems, shot blasting, and thermal metal spraying. We also provide nationwide collection and delivery services through our fleet of HGVs, ensuring convenience and accessibility for our valued customers across the UK.
  
  Week 1: Days (Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm)


• Week 2: Nights (Sunday night to Thursday night, 8:00 pm - 4:45 am)


• Week 3: Nights (Monday night to Thursday night, 4:30 pm - 6:00 am), Starting pay of £12.61 per hour.


• Opportunity for enhanced pay based on performance after a 3-month performance appraisal.


• Monthly department bonus based on tonnage.


• Payroll savings scheme - in partnership with Money works Wales