Forklift Driver

Job Introduction

About the role:

At Sodexo, we take care of all the little things that make a real difference to the experiences people have and we know that our confident and organised team help us to keep the facilities running like clockwork!

We are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to join our friendly team at Enfield! This vital role will see you delivering 5-star support, responding to our customer`s requirements and carrying out your duties in a professional and courteous manner. You`ll be using forklifts to load/unload goods and use the sweeping machines in order to keep outside areas clean!

Keeping our facilities in order and clean by emptying the bins, skips and moving goods from A to B, loading and unloading of vehicles. Manual handling will be part of your daily duties! You will also be providing some general cleaning duties as and when required.

A few things about you

Having a forklift license for this role is essential!

As this is a customer facing role, it’s important that you bring your helpful and friendly attitude. You’ll also work as part of a team, so your strong communication skills will be key.

We want you to bring willingness to learn as we provide a wide range of training and will support you every step of the way - this is a perfect role in which to grow!

This is a fairly physical role so don`t forget to bring your flexible approach and can-do attitude!

As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do, there will be procedures to follow such as Health & Safety, so it is vital to have good knowledge of this.

Package Description

• Sunday-Thursday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Working hours – 6am-2pm
• Opportunities for overtime
• £11.40 per hour 
• Induction training provided
• Sweeping machine training provided
• Uniform and footwear provided
• Free hot & cold beverages during shifts
• Free parking on-site

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.    

What do we mean when we say belong?    

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.    

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.   

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.    

 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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process   

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life and health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefit that you can tailor to suit your needs and help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo.    

·         20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)   

·         5% pension contribution   

·         Sodexo Discounts from over 1,200 top retailers    

·         Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   

·         Cycle to work    

·         Life assurance.