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Purchase & Logistics Full-time Nieuw-Lekkerland Are you someone who enjoys working safely and precisely? Do you like moving materials in a technical production environment — and are you looking for a role where your work has a direct impact on our projects? Then you’ll fit perfectly into our warehouse team. Are you interested? Or do you have questions? Apply now! Ask question What will you be doing? As a Forklift Driver, you play an operational yet crucial role in our logistics chain. You move materials, support the warehouse manager and production teams, and ensure that everything runs smoothly and safely. In practice, this means loading and unloading trucks, moving materials to the correct storage locations and production departments, and handling wide or heavy loads safely. You coordinate with warehouse management, working foremen, and drivers so everyone knows where materials are and when they will be delivered. Your main responsibility is safely transporting materials with the forklift. The warehouse manager remains responsible for ordering, planning, and administrative processes, but there is always room to grow if that aligns with your ambitions. Who are you? Role You feel at home in a role where safety, accuracy, and practical teamwork are key. You work in a structured way, switch easily between tasks, and take responsibility for a smooth logistics process. You also bring: A valid forklift certificate. Demonstrable experience as a forklift driver in a production environment (experience in retail/distribution does not sufficiently match). Experience with wide or unusual loads is a strong advantage. Affinity with technical environments. A precise, safe, and responsible work attitude. Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with colleagues. Good command of Dutch or English. What do we offer you? You will join a committed team within a growing organisation. You work in the heart of our production facility, with short communication lines and an informal atmosphere. There is room to develop yourself and contribute to a professional, efficient logistics environment. We work according to the Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement and offer an excellent employment package, including: A salary that matches your knowledge and experience, with room to grow. 40 days off per year: 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days (based on full time). A solid pension scheme via PME. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre. Collective health insurance with attractive conditions. Lease a Bike scheme for permanent employees — sustainable and healthy. Fresh fruit at the office every day. Opportunities for training, courses and career development. Work location: Nieuw Lekkerland. Are you interested? Or do you have questions? Apply now! Ask question Do you see yourself in this role? Send your application to [email protected] — we look forward to hearing from you. Do you have detailed questions? Feel free to ask. Melanie de Graaf Prinsen, Assistant HR & Recruitment, will get in touch with you. **For recruitment agencies** We appreciate your interest, but we only work with our preferred suppliers. We are not open to interim or freelance solutions and are looking for candidates who want to commit to our family business for the long term. Unsolicited acquisition will not be appreciated. Thank you for your understanding! About Bayards Bayards is a leading company specializing in innovative and high-quality aluminum solutions. Since 1963, we have been experts in aluminum constructions, providing advanced solutions for various sectors, including offshore, civil infrastructure, yacht building, defense, transport, and architecture. Our expertise in aluminum enables us to deliver customized products that meet the specific needs of our clients. At Bayards, you work in an informal and supportive organisation where we know and help each other. You work closely with our Warehouse Manager and ensure that materials are delivered on time, in the right place, and in a safe manner. Thanks to your efforts, our production keeps running and our projects can continue without delays. Share this Job Offer Sheet Metal Worker / Fabrication Employee Yacht Structures Production | Full-time | IJsselmonde / Krimpen aan den IJssel TIG Welder Aluminium Solutions Production | Full-time/ Part-time | Nieuw-Lekkerland Junior CNC Miller Aluminium Solutions Production | Full-time | Nieuw-Lekkerland Sheet Metal Worker / Fabrication Employee Yacht Structures Production | Full-time | IJsselmonde / Krimpen aan den IJssel TIG Welder Aluminium Solutions Production | Full-time/ Part-time | Nieuw-Lekkerland Junior CNC Miller Aluminium Solutions Production | Full-time | Nieuw-Lekkerland

Core Responsibilities

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe transport of materials within the production facility and logistics chain. They coordinate with warehouse management and production teams to ensure materials are delivered accurately and safely to the correct locations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid forklift certificate and have demonstrable experience operating a forklift in a production environment. A precise, safe work attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues are essential.

Benefits

• 27 Vacation days
• 13 ADV days
• Pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Collective health insurance
• Lease a bike scheme
• Fresh fruit
• Training and development opportunities