Despatch Forklift Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift bonus

Sick pay

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

6 weeks annual leave

Private health access

Company pension

Retail discounts

Employee recognition

Seasonal benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Free Parking

Free Potatoes

Job summary

Branston Potatoes in Abernethy is seeking a Despatch Forklift Driver to join the team on a 4 on 4 off shift from 06:30. You will play a key role in moving products to loading bays and ensuring timely deliveries.

You must hold a valid counterbalance license, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and follow health and safety procedures. Training on shunter duties will be provided after probation.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift license required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced despatch environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Load packed product into trailers for delivery.
• Data entry and scanning on systems.
• Move pallets and merchandisers as per loading plans.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks and report defects.
• Model safe working practices in line with procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Despatch Forklift Driver

Shift available - 4 on 4 off 06:30-Finish

We are looking for Despatch Operatives to join the team at our Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. You will play a key role in our production process ensuring tatties make it to supermarket shelves.

At Branston we recognise that people are what make our operations possible, and regularly review our benefits package. At present we offer;

• 50 additional shift bonus
• 2 weeks company sick pay
• Life assurance policy
• Critical illness cover
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Employee assistance platform, giving you & your family free access to private health professionals.
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounts to a range of popular retailers
• Work Anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
• Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & easter eggs
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Free Parking
• Free Potatoes

To be our next forklift driver you will need to hold a valid counterbalance license. The role is varied and can be fast paced, examples of the duties will include;

• Loading packed product into trailers, ready to be delivered to our customer.
• Scanning & data entry of product on appropriate systems.
• Moving pallets & merchandising units for storing as per loading plans.
• Undertake daily pre-start checks, reporting any defects to team leader promptly.
• Be a role model for H&S, ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.

There will be a requirement to move LGV trailers for loading purposes within the despatch yard, so shunter training will be provided following a successful probationary period.