Loading Operative

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Unilin Insulation
Manufacturer of PIR insulation boards and self-supporting roof panels for pitched & flat roofs, floors and walls.
Perform loading, unloading, forklift operation, and stock handling duties.
3 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
7,900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Insulation solutions
Energy efficiency
Sustainability
Building materials
Technical services
Product development
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Buildings
Infrastructure
Energy
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
forklift ops
shunter ops
pallet split
returns log
data entry
product label
  • Splitting pallets of product and relabelling as required, ensuring product is labelled correctly for despatch
  • Ensure quality guidelines are followed for all areas
  • Shunter driving – Moving trailer around the yard and in and out of loading bays
  • Follow instruction in all areas
  • Help with month end stock take when required
  • Communicate with the Despatch Office, shift leader or coordinator any shortages or problems with loads.
  • Driving forklift in any of the designated area`s in the factory to ensure the line is kept running and vehicles are loaded to meet customer requirements
  • Complete all Loading Operative tasks to a high standard
  • Keep up to date and complete all training to ensure you are trained to do your day to day role.
  • Work within the ethos and standards of the company
  • You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and the Health and Safety of your fellow employees
  • Ensure all data to be recorded is correct and up to date.
  • Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations
  • Keep good housekeeping standards in all areas
  • Keep up to date knowledge of all products
  • Returns – Unloading returns and recording the returns in the correct manner
  • Undertake flexible working hours to meet deadlines
  • Ensure waste is discarded in appropriate manner.
  • Work with haulier drivers to sort and load trucks
  • Assemble and wrap product to customer requirements
  • Ensuring correct product is loaded for the Customer
  • Ensure product is labelled/packed to a very high quality
What you bring
initiative
customer focus
hardworking
deadlines
forklift licence
follow instructions
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Customer focused attitude
  • Hardworking with an ability to meet deadlines
  • Forklift Licence
  • Ability to follow instruction
Benefits
  • Unloading trailers – Pallets/Plastic/Plasterboard (consumables) and general deliveries.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1973 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1973, marking its inception in the insulation industry.
€2.6B Revenue
Annual turnover in 2024
The company achieved a revenue of €2.6 billion in 2024, a testament to its significant market presence.
2nd in Europe
Market ranking
The company is the second-largest producer of insulation panels in Europe, highlighting its leadership in the industry.
8M m²/year
Production capacity
Its new plant in Poland will produce 8 million square meters of insulation panels annually, underscoring its expansion and efficiency.
  • Now Europe’s number two in insulation panels, offering PIR boards under the Utherm brand for roofs, walls and floors.
  • Operates multiple production sites across Western Europe and, from late 2026, a fully‑automated plant in Poland to serve Eastern Europe.
  • Typical projects include insulation for pitched and flat roofs, floors and walls in renovation and near‑zero energy buildings.
  • Innovation highlights include the Utherm Next line, the first PIR boards made with 100% circular polyol and designed for future recyclability.
  • Unusual fact: its Poland plant will serve a 500 km radius to minimize transport footprint and will produce 8 million m² per year.
Culture + Values
  • Passion: The company thrives on a deep dedication to its mission and goals.
  • Entrepreneurship: Encourages innovation, risk-taking, and ownership in driving growth.
  • Excellence: Committed to delivering high-quality results and continuous improvement.
  • Respect: Values inclusivity, mutual regard, and creating a positive work environment.
Environment + Sustainability
2022
Sustainability Reporting
Annual sustainability reporting has been conducted since end-2022, providing insights into the company's environmental performance and progress.
  • Operating under the ONEHOME strategy to reduce environmental impact across all operations
  • Production powered by wind energy and enabling recycling of PIR insulation via mechanical and chemical recycling or energy valorisation
  • Target of net‑zero carbon operations (as part of the One Home strategy) at Unilin Insulation
  • Circularity within the supply chain as a strategic pillar
  • Sustainability embedded at all levels: product design, place, people and partnership
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly stated DEI strategy found on official sources or LinkedIn
  • No gender-related statistics or specific inclusion metrics disclosed
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