Counter-Balance Forklift Driver

Mploy Staffing Solutons; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run cheese production company in Wincanton is looking for a Loader/Unloader to join their team. Responsibilities include loading and unloading vehicles, assisting in the warehouse, and maintaining the cleanliness of the factory. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced environment and a good level of fitness. This temp-to-perm position offers a salary of around £30.4k per year with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in temperature-controlled areas.
• Experience in the food production industry is helpful but not required.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and professional workspace.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload collection and delivery vehicles.
• Assist in the warehouse with wrapping and labeling pallets.
• Maintain cleanliness in the factory to minimize slips and trips.
• Responsible for checks and maintenance of the forklift.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Good attention to detail

Self-motivation

Good fitness level

Ability to work independently

Team player

Food production experience

Job description

Posted: 13th August 2025
Salary: From 12.73 ph
Location: Wincanton
Reference: Ycounterbalance

About the company

Our client’s company have been family farming in the heart of Somerset for over 160 years. Making award-winning cheddar. Using their Grandmother Ivy’s secret recipe for generations. They uphold a strong commitment to regenerative, sustainable farming working in synergy with our environment.

Duties include but are not limited to
• Loading and unloading of collection and delivery vehicles
• Working alongside the despatch team in the cold store to ensure steady workload
• Reloading pallets onto delivery vehicles
• Assisting when required within the warehouse to include wrapping and labelling of pallets
• Be responsible for the maintenance and checks of the forklift
• General upkeep and cleanliness of the factory to keep slips and trips to a minimum

Desired skills/abilities
• Some experience of working in a fast-paced, target driven environment
• Willingness to work with all different types of stock, in temperature-controlled areas
• Good attention to detail when working quickly
• Previous experience is helpful but not essential
• Self-motivation to work hard and do everything to the best of your ability
• Have a good level of fitness
• Ability to work independently but also be a good team player
• Clean and professional always
• Some experience in the food production industry

Rotating shift basis:
06:00-14:00 // 14:00-22-00 // 22:00-06:00

Temp to perm.
The successful candidate will earn around £30.4k per year .

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