Despatch FLT Driver

Branston Potatoes; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Branston Potatoes is seeking reliable Despatch Forklift Truck Drivers (Counterbalance) for the Christmas production period at Nocton. Multiple shifts available, with day and night patterns. This fixed-term opportunity could lead to permanent roles for the right candidates.

Where required, overtime is available. You will operate a Counterbalance FLT, move potato products, and help with warehouse duties while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence or in-house refresh option may be available.
• Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts and extra hours during peak periods.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Transport potato products around the site for storage and distribution to customers.
• Load and unload lorries via ramps and despatch bays.
• Complete daily forklift safety checks and report any defects.
• Follow all health and safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Assist with general warehouse and factory duties when required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT experience

Health & Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Despatch FLT Driver - Temp Christmas Work

We're looking for a number of reliable and experienced Counterbalance Forklift Truck (FLT) Drivers across all shifts to join our busy potato packing facility during the Christmas production period. This is a fixed-term opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being part of a hardworking team.

Despatch Forklift Truck Drivers (Counterbalance) Nocton LN4 2GD

Own transport essential due to location

Join Our Team This Christmas!

Contract: October 2026 to Mid-January 2027 opportunities for permanent roles for the right candidates in various fields.

Branston want to invest in good people who are hardworking, flexible and willing to develop.

Shift:

4 on, 4 off OR

Day Shift A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

OR B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Night Shift A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

OR B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Hours

Day Shift - 6am to finish

Night Shift 6pm to finish

Pay

Days Shift £14.61

Night Shift - £16.44

Overtime

Opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

Transport potato products around a site for storage and then distribution to customers.

Load and unload lorries via ramps and despatch bays.

Complete daily forklift safety checks and report any defects.

Follow all health and safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures.

Assist with general warehouse and factory duties when required.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

About You

You'll have:

A valid Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or equivalent) or if recently expired potential opportunity to refresh your licence with an inhouse certification.

Experience operating a Counterbalance FLT in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

A strong commitment to health and safety.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Flexibility to work shifts and additional hours during peak periods.

A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.

Experience within the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage but is not essential.

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