End Line FLT Operator

About Sofidel

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries. We proudly own well‑known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and Kitten Soft, while also producing for private‑label retailers.

With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away‑from‑Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces. Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

Sofidel UK, part of the global Sofidel Group, produces high‑quality tissue paper with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. Operating modern, eco‑efficient facilities, the company serves customers across the UK and offers a collaborative, safety‑focused work environment with strong opportunities for professional growth. Our FLT drivers play a crucial role in safely handling, moving, and loading products for dispatch, ensuring efficient stock management and timely delivery to customers—making them essential to maintaining Sofidel’s high standards of service and operational excellence.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable End of Line FLT Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift to move materials, load and unload trucks, and maintain a safe and organised work environment. This role is crucial for the efficient operation of our warehouse and requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Keep all palletizers and out‑feed conveyors clear of finished good pallets in a timely manner to prevent any stoppage in converting production
• Keep finished good pallets from the end of converting line or production area and move them to the designated warehouse
• Identify and report any product damage or quality deficiencies
• Operate FLT trucks safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectations
• Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
• Maintain the equipment guaranteeing the daily functioning in line with the work instructions
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed
• Work closely and in cooperation with the rest of the Day Services and Shift teams
• Carry out any other reasonable request and support the colleagues in case of need
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• Ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

• Valid and in‑date FLT licence (Counterbalance / Reach / Clamp – as applicable)
• Proven experience operating FLT in a fast‑paced warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Strong awareness of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
• Ability to follow SOPs, OPLs, and site‑specific safety rules
• Good housekeeping standards (5S / lean principles desirable)
• Physically fit and able to work in a manual‑handling environment
• Basic IT skills (e.g. scanners, WMS, handheld devices)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
• Flexible approach to shifts, overtime, and operational needs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

4 on 4 off shift pattern – 2 days (06:00–18:00), 2 nights (18:00–06:00), 4 off – averaging 42 hours per week.

• £12.37/hour
• 21 Days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Free Onsite Car parking
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Life Assurance Scheme**
• Attendance Bonus*
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care**
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Cost Co Membership
• Subject to a full year’s employment Jan‑Dec
• Subject to successful completion of probation

• A full‑time employment
• The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
• A dynamic environment based on teamwork
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.

• £12.37/hour
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Discounted staff shop
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Cost Co Membership