Side Loader Driver

Side Loader Driver

Join the Team at Glennon Brothers, Windymains. We are looking for a skilled and safety-focused Side Loader Driver to join our busy operation at Glennon Brothers, Windymains.

This is an important role within our production and logistics teams, responsible for the safe movement, storage and loading of timber products across the site. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will help ensure materials are delivered where they are needed, customer orders are prepared accurately and efficiently, and operations continue to run smoothly.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist equipment and playing a key role in a successful production process, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Side Loader Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient handling of timber products throughout our sawmill, storage and despatch operations. Key responsibilities include:

· Operating side loader vehicles safely and in accordance with site rules and procedures.

· Transporting timber packs, sawn products and materials between production, storage and despatch areas.

· Loading and unloading customer vehicles, trailers and internal transport efficiently and accurately.

· Ensuring timber products are stored correctly to maintain stock integrity and product quality.

· Supporting production teams by supplying materials when required.

· Carrying out daily pre-use inspections and basic equipment checks.

· Reporting equipment defects, safety concerns, near misses or incidents promptly.

· Ensuring all loads are stable, secure and transported safely.

· Maintaining clean, organised and safe loading and storage areas.

· Working closely with production, planning, logistics and maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.

· Participating in safety briefings, training activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Supporting wider operational activities when required.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking dependable and safety-conscious individuals who can work effectively as part of a team and take pride in delivering high standards every day.

Essential

· Previous experience operating side loaders, forklifts or similar equipment.

· Experience working within a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, timber or production environment.

· Strong understanding of safe load handling and material movement.

· Good awareness of health and safety requirements.

· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.

· Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment.

· Strong communication and teamwork skills.

· Reliable and flexible approach to work.

Desirable

· Counterbalance Forklift Licence.

· Experience handling long-length timber products or oversized loads.

· Experience within a timber manufacturing or sawmill environment.

· Knowledge of stock control systems and barcode scanning equipment.

· Understanding of timber products, grading and storage practices.

Key Competencies

· Safety First: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safe working practices and actively promotes a safe working environment.

· Attention to Detail: Ensures products are transported, stored and loaded accurately and without damage.

· Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues across production, logistics and support functions.

· Reliability: Delivers consistent performance and can be relied upon to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

· Adaptability: Responds positively to changing operational demands and supports wider site activities when required.

Working Hours

· 40 hours per week

Dayshift: 0600-1400hrs, Monday to Friday

Backshift: 1400-23:00, Monday to Thursday/1400-1800hrs, Friday

Why Join Glennon Brothers Windymains?

At Glennon Brothers, you'll be joining one of the leading timber processing businesses in the UK and Ireland. As part of a skilled and supportive team, you'll play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products across the site while contributing to the continued success and growth of the operation.