FLT Driver

Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring Forklift Drivers to join our friendly and supportive team!

Applications will be reviewed in January with start dates available from March!

Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our capabilities and transform the business.

Our Penrith plant is entering a new phase of growth and will soon manufacture all high-volume doors for JELD-WEN’s UK customers. This expansion brings new opportunities for the local workforce, supporting skill development, career progression, and a stronger future for the community.

Early Shift (6am–2pm): £13.23/hour

• Great Pay
  :
  Start from £13.23/hour, with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates
• A structured points-based system
  that rewards effort and growth with advancement
  to higher pay levels
• Work-Life Balance
  :
  Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6-2, 2-10, 10-6)
• Skill Development
  :
  Gain hands‑on experience and grow your expertise in a supportive environment.

• Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment
• Handling stock bookings, rotations and general warehouse duties
• Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons.

• Commitment to workplace safety
• Good timekeeping is essential
• Reliability and quality consciousness
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic English communication skills.
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Comprehensive training from day one with access to internal and external courses
• Inclusive work environment
• 33 days holiday (including 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!

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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.