Forklift Driver

Job Introduction

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 07:00 to 15:00
• One Sunday Shift per month
• £15.90 Per Hour
• Free Parking On Site
• Free Meal on shift
• Free Drinks on shift
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)

Forklift Driver

Enfield EN3 7PW - Permanent Full time

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. 

As a Forklift Driver/Site Services Operative you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day site operations, with a primary focus on forklift duties and general site services. This includes the safe movement of materials, waste, and equipment across the site, ensuring external areas are well-maintained and operational needs are met. Occasional support to cleaning will also be required. 

What you'll do: 

• Operate forklifts and other waste-handling or transport equipment safely within site boundaries
• Perform daily checks on forklifts and reporting any defects or faults promptly
• Undertake routine collection and transport of various waste types (excluding segregation), including domestic and manufacturing waste, ensuring bins are secure and fit for transport
• Transport Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and other large containers safely across the site, ensuring secure handling and proper placement according to operational procedures
• Support with the movement of materials and equipment as needed across site areas
• Collect and deliver parcels and ad hoc items to designated locations
• Complete helpdesk tasks within set timeframes
• Encourage recycling within area of responsibility, where appropriate

What you'll bring: 

• Valid and up-to-date Forklift Truck licence

• Strong customer service skills and proven experience in a client-facing environment

• Service-oriented mindset with a proactive and solutions-driven approach

• Effective team player within a high-quality service operation

• Good working knowledge of facilities or cleaning services operations

• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, colleagues, and multi-service teams

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way. 

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support 
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater? 

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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications