Who is DESOTEC? 

DESOTEC is an international environmental services company that helps protect the planet with sustainable mobile filtration solutions for the purification of liquids and gases.  

We have approximately 450 employees, united in Generation D., who are all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone acquired DESOTEC in 2021.  

What do you do as a forklift driver acceptance at DESOTEC?

  • You unload big bags from the trucks.

  • You take a sample of the saturated activated carbon contained in the big bags and attach the correct label to the sample.

  • After analysis by the laboratory, you use the forklift to unload the saturated activated carbon into the appropriate container or waste pit.

  • You are responsible for storing big bags filled with saturated activated carbon in the warehouse.

  • Work is carried out outdoors.

What does your team look like as a forklift driver acceptance?

As a forklift driver, you will join a team of 7 wonderful, driven colleagues in Rumbeke.

You report to your Teamlead.

Who are you as a forklift driver acceptance?

  • You have a forklift certificate and experience.

  • You speak Dutch and/or English

  • You are not afraid to get your hands dirty and outdoor work does not put you off.

  • You have an eye for order and tidiness and attaches great importance to working safely.

  • You work 39 hours per week (Mon–Thu: 8:00–16:30 and Fri: 8:00–15:30)

What’s in it for you? 😉

Of course, in return for your boundless dedication and enthusiasm, you will receive a lot in return:

  • A competitive salary – We guarantee you a market‑conform gross salary, depending on your experience.

  • Extra-legal benefits – To optimize your compensation package, you can count on €9 meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (via AG Insurance), and the option of bicycle leasing after 6 months of employment.

  • Discounts through partnerships – As part of the Blackstone group, all internal DESOTEC employees also enjoy discounts at BRE Hotels (a collection of Blackstone-owned hotels and resorts). Through Benefits at Work, you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, bol.com, Krëfel, Decathlon, and many more.

  • Flexible vacation planning – At DESOTEC there is no collective shutdown. You enjoy 26 paid vacation days (20 + 6 ADV) and have the freedom to take an additional 10 unpaid leave days. This allows you to increase your fully self-planned vacation days to up to 36 days! On top of that, you receive one seniority day every 5 years, with a maximum of 3 days.

  • Grow like (activated) carbon – You are given every opportunity to deepen your expertise in your new role, as well as to grow personally and professionally through an extensive training program.

  • Structured onboarding – Every new colleague receives a personalized onboarding plan so that from day one, you smoothly integrate into your team, our tools, and DESOTEC’s mission.

  • Stay active & social – As a colleague with a permanent contract, you can enjoy one free group class or sports activity every week at Vision 21 in Roeselare, including boxing, pilates, spinning, padel, and more.

  • Fun and relaxation – You will regularly be invited to one of the many afterwork events and other fun activities. Each team also receives a team-building budget – you decide together how to spend it!

Our purpose and mission?

At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.

Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram via @DESOTEC.

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