Jeld-Wen Inc.
FLT / Forklift Driver
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Forklift Driver (Training Provided) – Permanent, Full‑Time
JELD‑WEN Penrith, CA11
Looking for a stable, long-term role with training and progression? Whether you already have an FLT licence or want to learn, this could be the opportunity for you.
💷 Brand-New 2026 Pay Rates
We’ve increased our pay to stay competitive and reward your hard work:
- Starting pay rate £13.73 ph with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates.
- Pay progression to £14.48 ph following successful completion of 6-month probationary period.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday, 3 shift rota:
- Early Shift (6am–2pm): £13.73/hour
- Late Shift (2pm–10pm): £14.83/hour
- Night Shift (10pm–6am): £15.59/hour
After completion of 6-month probationary period:
- Early Shift (6am–2pm): £14.48/hour
- Late Shift (2pm–10pm): £15.35/hour
- Night Shift (10pm–6am): £16.72/hour
About us
Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK door 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.
Your role:
- Operating forklifts in a busy manufacturing environment
- Handling stock bookings, rotations, and general warehouse duties
- Supplying production lines with materials and loading/unloading wagons.
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What we're looking for:
- FLT licence preferred, but not essential – full training available for the right candidates
- 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.
Outstanding benefits:
- 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!
For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: penrithjobs@jeldwen.com
About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com [https://corporate.jeld-wen.com/] or follow LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/jeld-wen].
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JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages.
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.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
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